Shadows
“The greatest story ever told in motion pictures”
Synopsis
Yen Sin, a humble Chinese, is washed ashore after a storm and finds himself an outsider in the deeply Christian fishing community of Urkey. Yen Sin elects to stay, despite his status as a despised 'heathen', only to reveal hypocrisy amid the self-righteous township.
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SHADOWS (1922 - Silent) Lon Chaney - Marguerite De La Motte
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Forman
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilbur Daniel Steele, Eve Unsell, Hope Loring
- Original Title
- Shadows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Forman
Wilbur Daniel Steele, Eve Unsell, Hope Loring
Harry Perry
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Forman
Director
Eve Unsell
Writer
Hope Loring
Writer
Harry Perry
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadows
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What is Shadows about?
Yen Sin, a humble Chinese, is washed ashore after a storm and finds himself an outsider in the deeply Christian fishing community of Urkey. Yen Sin elects to stay, despite his status as a despised 'heathen', only to reveal hypocrisy amid the self-righteous township.
Who directed Shadows?
Shadows was directed by Tom Forman.
Who stars in Shadows?
The principal cast of Shadows includes Lon Chaney, Marguerite De La Motte, Harrison Ford, John St. Polis, Walter Long.
When was Shadows released and how long is it?
Shadows was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadows?
Shadows holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).