Shame
“The gripping story of a soul's struggle against Shame and a Love that conquered Fear.”
Synopsis
William Fielding, a young widower, is living in Shanghai with his little boy, David. A young Chinese woman looks after the child, and Foo Chang, a trader, lusts after her. Because he believes she is David's mother, he kills Fielding. Fielding's faithful secretary, Li Clung, takes the boy to San Francisco to be raised by his grandfather. As an adult, David (also played by Gilbert) fights against opium trafficking with Li Clung's help.
Top Cast
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John Gilbert
William Fielding / David Field
Michael D. Moore
David, at 5
Frankie Lee
David, at 10
George Siegmann
Foo Chang
William V. Mong
Li Clung
Doris Pawn
Winifred Wellington
Anna May Wong
Lotus Blossom
George Nichols
Jonathan Fielding
Rosemary Theby
The Weaver of Dreams
David Kirby
'Once-over' Jake (as 'Red' Kirby)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emmett J. Flynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmett J. Flynn, Bernard McConville
- Original Title
- Shame
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emmett J. Flynn
Emmett J. Flynn, Bernard McConville, Max Brand
Lucien N. Andriot
Department Leadership Roster
Emmett J. Flynn
Screenplay
Bernard McConville
Screenplay
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Emmett J. Flynn
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shame
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What is Shame about?
William Fielding, a young widower, is living in Shanghai with his little boy, David. A young Chinese woman looks after the child, and Foo Chang, a trader, lusts after her. Because he believes she is David's mother, he kills Fielding. Fielding's faithful secretary, Li Clung, takes the boy to San Francisco to be raised by his grandfather. As an adult, David (also played by Gilbert) fights against opium trafficking with Li Clung's help.
Who directed Shame?
Shame was directed by Emmett J. Flynn.
Who stars in Shame?
The principal cast of Shame includes John Gilbert, Michael D. Moore, Frankie Lee, George Siegmann, William V. Mong.
When was Shame released and how long is it?
Shame was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.