Movie

Shame (1921)

• July 31, 1921
• 1h 30m

• Drama

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

Overview

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.

Director

Emmett J. Flynn

Writers

Max Brand, Emmett J. Flynn, Bernard McConville

Starring

John Gilbert, Michael D. Moore, Frankie Lee