The City of Dim Faces (1918)
Chinese merchant Wing Lung and Elizabeth Mendall, an American, marry and have a son named Jang Lung. Because Elizabeth wants Jang Lung to be raised as a Christian, Wing Lung locks her in the cellar and she becomes insane. Jang meets Marcell Matthews at an Eastern university, and she returns with him to San Francisco to be married.
Director: George Melford
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 15, 1918
Cast
- Sessue Hayakawa - Jang Lung
- Doris Pawn - Marcell Matthews
- Marin Sais - Elizabeth Mendall
- James Cruze - Wing Lung
- Winter Hall - Brand Matthews
- Togo Yamamoto - Foo Sing
- James Wang - Luk Tim Eli
- George King - Lee Willie
- Larry Steers - Ben Walton
Screenplay
- Frances Marion (Screenplay)
Production: Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The City of Dim Faces about?
- Chinese merchant Wing Lung and Elizabeth Mendall, an American, marry and have a son named Jang Lung. Because Elizabeth wants Jang Lung to be raised as a Christian, Wing Lung locks her in the cellar and she becomes insane. Jang meets Marcell Matthews at an Eastern university, and she returns with him to San Francisco to be married.
- Who directed The City of Dim Faces?
- The City of Dim Faces was directed by George Melford.
- Who stars in The City of Dim Faces?
- The City of Dim Faces stars Sessue Hayakawa, Doris Pawn, Marin Sais, James Cruze, Winter Hall, Togo Yamamoto.
- How long is The City of Dim Faces?
- The City of Dim Faces has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The City of Dim Faces?
- The City of Dim Faces is a Drama film.
- Where was The City of Dim Faces produced?
- The City of Dim Faces was produced in United States of America.