The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
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.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Emmett J. FlynnScreenplay
- Bernard McConvilleScreenplay
- Emmett J. FlynnDirector
Cast
- John GilbertWilliam Fielding / David Field
- Michael D. MooreDavid, at 5
- Frankie LeeDavid, at 10
- George SiegmannFoo Chang
- William V. MongLi Clung
- Doris PawnWinifred Wellington
- Anna May WongLotus Blossom
- George NicholsJonathan Fielding
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- David Kirby'Once-over' Jake (as 'Red' Kirby)