Broken blossoms or The yellow man and the girl
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
New York : Kino on Video, [2002].
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Prairie Public Library District - 1st Floor | DVD DRAMA BROKEN | On Shelf |
| The Theosophical Society in America - H.S. Olcott Memorial Library - DVDs | DVD-F BUR BRO | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Abused children -- England -- London -- Drama.
Child abuse -- England -- London -- Drama.
Chinese drama -- England -- London.
Culture conflict -- England -- London -- Drama.
Death -- Drama.
Ethnic relations -- Drama.
Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
Feature films.
London (England) -- Ethnic relations -- Drama.
Racism in motion pictures -- Drama.
Revenge -- Drama.
Silent films.
Child abuse -- England -- London -- Drama.
Chinese drama -- England -- London.
Culture conflict -- England -- London -- Drama.
Death -- Drama.
Ethnic relations -- Drama.
Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
Feature films.
London (England) -- Ethnic relations -- Drama.
Racism in motion pictures -- Drama.
Revenge -- Drama.
Silent films.
Local Subjects
More Details
Published
New York : Kino on Video, [2002].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, black and white (color tinted) ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
738329019624
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a silent motion picture in 1919.
General Note
Adapted from a story by Thomas Burke, identifed by International Movie Database as "The chink and the child."
General Note
Special contents: ©2001.
General Note
Digitally mastered from archive elements.
General Note
Special features include a filmed introduction by Lillian Gish and excerpts from her 1925 Film, Romola; the complete text of Thomas Burke's original story; a recording of the 1919 song, Broken blossoms; D.W. Griffith on leading ladies; and information about the score.
Restrictions on Access
Licensed for individual viewing only.
Creation/Production Credits
Photographer, G.W. Bitzer ; music, Joseph Turrin ; produced for video by Bret Wood.
Participants/Performers
Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Donald Crisp.
Description
Presents a tender yet tragic tale of love and suffering in the seedy Limehouse district of London. A young Chinese man hopes to spread the peaceful philosophy of his Eastern religion. He befriends a frail waif who is abused by her brutal boxer father.
Target Audience
Not rated.
Target Audience
Not rated.
Additional Physical Form
Issued also on film.
Additional Physical Form
Issued also on film.
System Details
DVD.
Language
Silent film with musical score and English intertitles.
Local note
DVD
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Griffith, D. W. 1., Gish, L., Barthelmess, R., Crisp, D., Turrin, J., Wood, B., & Burke, T. (2002). Broken blossoms or The yellow man and the girl . Kino on Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)D. W. 1875-1948. Griffith et al.. 2002. Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl. New York: Kino on Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)D. W. 1875-1948. Griffith et al.. Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl New York: Kino on Video, 2002.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Griffith, D. W. 1., Gish, L., Barthelmess, R., Crisp, D., Turrin, J., Wood, B. and Burke, T. (2002). Broken blossoms or the yellow man and the girl. New York: Kino on Video.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Griffith, D. W. 1875-1948., et al. Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl Kino on Video, 2002.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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