The First Born
“All of the lure of the land of the poppy. Fascinating in its dramatical intensity and telling a story of love, devotion and revenge, from the slave market of the Hoang-Ho to San Francisco's Chinatown, the story weaves its picturesque way”
Synopsis
Loey Tsing, the first love of Chan Wang, is sold into slavery by her father. Although Chan marries another, he still loves Loey; only the birth of a son relieves his unhappiness. He adores little Chan Toy even though he finds nothing to like about his wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Stowers
- Original Title
- The First Born
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Hayakawa Feature Play Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Campbell
Frederick Stowers
Sessue Hayakawa
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Campbell
Director
Frederick Stowers
Writer
Sessue Hayakawa
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Born
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Born about?
Loey Tsing, the first love of Chan Wang, is sold into slavery by her father. Although Chan marries another, he still loves Loey; only the birth of a son relieves his unhappiness. He adores little Chan Toy even though he finds nothing to like about his wife.
Who directed The First Born?
The First Born was directed by Colin Campbell.
Who stars in The First Born?
The principal cast of The First Born includes Sessue Hayakawa, Helen Jerome Eddy, Sonny Loy, Goro Kino, Marie Pavis.
When was The First Born released and how long is it?
The First Born was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Born?
The First Born holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).