Shame (1921)
The gripping story of a soul's struggle against Shame and a Love that conquered Fear.
William Fielding, a young widower, is living in Shanghai with his little boy, David. A young Chinese woman looks after the child, and Foo Chang, a trader, lusts after her. Because he believes she is David's mother, he kills Fielding. Fielding's faithful secretary, Li Clung, takes the boy to San Francisco to be raised by his grandfather. As an adult, David (also played by Gilbert) fights against opium trafficking with Li Clung's help.
Director: Emmett J. Flynn
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: July 31, 1921
Cast
- John Gilbert - William Fielding / David Field
- Michael D. Moore - David, at 5
- Frankie Lee - David, at 10
- George Siegmann - Foo Chang
- William V. Mong - Li Clung
- Doris Pawn - Winifred Wellington
- Anna May Wong - Lotus Blossom
- George Nichols - Jonathan Fielding
- Rosemary Theby - The Weaver of Dreams
- David Kirby - 'Once-over' Jake (as 'Red' Kirby)
Screenplay
- Bernard McConville (Screenplay)
- Emmett J. Flynn (Screenplay)
- Max Brand (Story)
Cinematography: Lucien N. Andriot
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Emmett J. Flynn
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shame about?
- William Fielding, a young widower, is living in Shanghai with his little boy, David. A young Chinese woman looks after the child, and Foo Chang, a trader, lusts after her. Because he believes she is David's mother, he kills Fielding. Fielding's faithful secretary, Li Clung, takes the boy to San Francisco to be raised by his grandfather. As an adult, David (also played by Gilbert) fights against opium trafficking with Li Clung's help.
- Who directed Shame?
- Shame was directed by Emmett J. Flynn.
- Who stars in Shame?
- Shame stars John Gilbert, Michael D. Moore, Frankie Lee, George Siegmann, William V. Mong, Doris Pawn.
- How long is Shame?
- Shame has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Shame?
- Shame is a Drama film.
- Where was Shame produced?
- Shame was produced in United States of America.