A Tale of Two Worlds
Synopsis
A white child is adopted and raised by a Chinese citizen and brought to San Francisco, where no one surmises that she is actually not Chinese.
Top Cast
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J. Frank Glendon
Newcombe
Leatrice Joy
Sui Sen
Wallace Beery
Ling Jo
E. Alyn Warren
Ah Wing
Margaret McWade
Attendant
Togo Yamamoto
One Eye
Irene Rich
Mrs. Carmichael
Yutaka Abe
The Worm
Anna May Wong
Louie Cheung
Chinaman
Chow Young
Slave Girl
Etta Lee
Ah Fah
Ah Wing
Servant Spy
Goro Kino
Windlass Man
Arthur Soames
Dr. Newcombe
Edythe Chapman
Mrs. Newcombe
T.D. Crittenden
Mr. Carmichael
Mathilde Comont
Shopper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- J.E. Nash, Charles Kenyon, Gouverneur Morris
- Original Title
- A Tale of Two Worlds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
J.E. Nash, Charles Kenyon, Gouverneur Morris
Norbert Brodine
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Lloyd
Director
J.E. Nash
Writer
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tale of Two Worlds
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What is A Tale of Two Worlds about?
A white child is adopted and raised by a Chinese citizen and brought to San Francisco, where no one surmises that she is actually not Chinese.
Who directed A Tale of Two Worlds?
A Tale of Two Worlds was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in A Tale of Two Worlds?
The principal cast of A Tale of Two Worlds includes J. Frank Glendon, Leatrice Joy, Wallace Beery, E. Alyn Warren, Margaret McWade.
When was A Tale of Two Worlds released and how long is it?
A Tale of Two Worlds was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.