Cast
John Gilbert
as William Fielding / David Field
Michael D. Moore
as David, at 5
Frankie Lee
as David, at 10
George Siegmann
as Foo Chang
William V. Mong
as Li Clung
Doris Pawn
as Winifred Wellington
Anna May Wong
as Lotus Blossom
George Nichols
as Jonathan Fielding
Rosemary Theby
as The Weaver of Dreams
David Kirby
as 'Once-over' Jake (as 'Red' Kirby)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1921
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorEmmett J. Flynn
WritersBernard McConville, Emmett J. Flynn, Max Brand
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShame
About Shame
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, Shame leans on a strong ensemble — John Gilbert, Michael D. Moore, Frankie Lee — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1921.
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