Shame

Shame

The gripping story of a soul's struggle against Shame and a Love that conquered Fear.

1921 · 90 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

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.

Directed by Emmett J. Flynn · Written by Bernard McConville

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