The read
It runs a compact 50m.
Synopsis
Japanese poet Akira living in Tokyo, loves American Ruth Vale, who was placed in the care of Akira's father when her missionary parents died. Ruth returns Akira's affections until she meets Edward, but the American proves an unfaithful husband. Three years later, Ruth is gravely ill while Edward amuses himself with his new lover, Adrienne Chester, but Akira comforts the dying woman with the promise that he will protect her little daughter Blossom.
Ratings
TMDB1/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Frances MarionWriter
- James YoungDirector
Cast
- Sessue HayakawaAkira
- Jane NovakRuth Vale
- Mary Jane IrvingBlossom
- Sylvia BreamerAdrienne Chester
- Henry A. BarrowsPembroke Wilson
- Louis WilloughbyEdward Markham
Stills
Themes
lost film