The City of Dim Faces
Synopsis
Chinese merchant Wing Lung and Elizabeth Mendall, an American, marry and have a son named Jang Lung. Because Elizabeth wants Jang Lung to be raised as a Christian, Wing Lung locks her in the cellar and she becomes insane. Jang meets Marcell Matthews at an Eastern university, and she returns with him to San Francisco to be married.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- The City of Dim Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
Frances Marion
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Marion
Screenplay
George Melford
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The City of Dim Faces
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What is The City of Dim Faces about?
Chinese merchant Wing Lung and Elizabeth Mendall, an American, marry and have a son named Jang Lung. Because Elizabeth wants Jang Lung to be raised as a Christian, Wing Lung locks her in the cellar and she becomes insane. Jang meets Marcell Matthews at an Eastern university, and she returns with him to San Francisco to be married.
Who directed The City of Dim Faces?
The City of Dim Faces was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The City of Dim Faces?
The principal cast of The City of Dim Faces includes Sessue Hayakawa, Doris Pawn, Marin Sais, James Cruze, Winter Hall.
When was The City of Dim Faces released and how long is it?
The City of Dim Faces was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The City of Dim Faces?
The City of Dim Faces holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).