Way Down East
“A simple story for plain people.”
Synopsis
A naïve country girl is tricked into a sham marriage by a wealthy womanizer, then must rebuild her life despite the taint of having borne a child out of wedlock.
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Anna and Lennox - Way Down East (1920)
Type: Clip • Published 2006-05-24
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Anna Moore
Richard Barthelmess
David Bartlett
Lowell Sherman
Lennox Sanderson
Burr McIntosh
Squire Bartlett
Kate Bruce
Mother Bartlett
Mrs. David Landau
Anna Moore's Mother
Josephine Bernard
Mrs. Emma Tremont
Mrs. Morgan Belmont
Diana Tremont
Patricia Fruen
Diana's Sister
Florence Short
The Eccentric Aunt
Vivia Ogden
Martha Perkins
Porter Strong
Seth Holcomb
George Neville
Constable Rube Whipple
Edgar Nelson
Hi Holler
Mary Hay
Kate Brewster - the Squire's Niece
Creighton Hale
Professor Sterling
Emily Fitzroy
Maria Poole - Landlady
Carol Dempster
Barn Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Paul Kelly, D.W. Griffith, Joseph R. Grismer, Lottie Blair Parker
- Original Score
- William Frederick Peters, Louis Silvers
- Original Title
- Way Down East
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- D.W. Griffith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Anthony Paul Kelly, D.W. Griffith, Joseph R. Grismer, Lottie Blair Parker
William Frederick Peters, Louis Silvers
Billy Bitzer, Paul H. Allen, Charles Downs, Hendrik Sartov
James Smith, Rose Smith
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
William Frederick Peters
Original Music Composer
James Smith
Editor
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
O'Kane Conwell
Costume Design
Lady Duff Gordon
Costume Design
Madame Lisette
Costume Design
D.W. Griffith
Producer
Paul H. Allen
Director of Photography
Louis Silvers
Original Music Composer
Rose Smith
Editor
Charles Downs
Director of Photography
Hendrik Sartov
Director of Photography
Henri Bendel
Costume Design
Anthony Paul Kelly
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Way Down East
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Way Down East about?
A naïve country girl is tricked into a sham marriage by a wealthy womanizer, then must rebuild her life despite the taint of having borne a child out of wedlock.
Who directed Way Down East?
Way Down East was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Way Down East?
The principal cast of Way Down East includes Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Lowell Sherman, Burr McIntosh, Kate Bruce.
When was Way Down East released and how long is it?
Way Down East was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
How much did Way Down East make at the box office?
Way Down East grossed $4.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Way Down East?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Way Down East was composed by William Frederick Peters, Louis Silvers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Way Down East?
Way Down East holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).