The love story of an abused English girl and a Chinese Buddhist in a time when London was a brutal and harsh place to live.
Acting
Lillian Gish's terrified corner-clutch — still taught in film schools.
Cinematography
Griffith's intimate close-ups invented cinematic empathy.
Director
D.W. Griffith
Lillian Gish
Lucy Burrows
Richard Barthelmess
Cheng Huan
Donald Crisp
Battling Burrows
Edward Peil Sr.
Evil Eye
George Beranger
The Spying One
Norman Selby
A Prizefighter
Wilbur Higby
London Policeman (uncredited)
Moy Ming
Minor Role (uncredited)
Steve Murphy
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
George Nichols
Police Constable (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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