Overview

A naive country girl is tricked into a sham marriage by a wealthy womanizer, then must rebuild her life despite the taint of having borne a child out of wedlock.

Cast

Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Lowell Sherman, Burr McIntosh, Kate Bruce, Mrs. David Landau, Josephine Bernard, Mrs. Morgan Belmont

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What is "Way Down East" about?

A naive country girl is tricked into a sham marriage by a wealthy womanizer, then must rebuild her life despite the taint of having borne a child out of wedlock.

When was "Way Down East" released?

Way Down East was released in 1920.

Who stars in "Way Down East"?

The cast includes Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Lowell Sherman, Burr McIntosh.