Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl
“A tale of forbidden love.”
Synopsis
A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London's seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic consequences.
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Broken Blossoms
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-20
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Lucy Burrows
Richard Barthelmess
Cheng Huan
Donald Crisp
Battling Burrows
Arthur Howard
Burrows' Manager
Edward Peil Sr.
Evil Eye
George Beranger
The Spying One
Norman Selby
A Prizefighter
Ernest Butterworth
Secondary Role (uncredited)
Frederic Hamen
Secondary Role (uncredited)
Wilbur Higby
London Policeman (uncredited)
Man-Ching Kwan
Buddhist Monk (uncredited)
Bobbie Mack
Ringside Employee (uncredited)
Moy Ming
Minor Role (uncredited)
Steve Murphy
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
George Nichols
Police Constable (uncredited)
Karla Schramm
Burrows' Girlfriend (uncredited)
Bessie Wong
Girl in China (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith, Thomas Burke
- Original Title
- Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- D.W. Griffith Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith, Thomas Burke
Billy Bitzer
James Smith
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
James Smith
Editor
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Producer
D.W. Griffith
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 Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl
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What is Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl about?
A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London's seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic consequences.
Who directed Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl?
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl?
The principal cast of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl includes Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Donald Crisp, Arthur Howard, Edward Peil Sr..
When was Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl released and how long is it?
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl make at the box office?
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl grossed $2.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl?
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).