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.

Cast

John Gilbert, Michael D. Moore, Frankie Lee, George Siegmann, William V. Mong, Doris Pawn, Anna May Wong, George Nichols

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What is "Shame" about?

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.

When was "Shame" released?

Shame was released in 1921.

Who stars in "Shame"?

The cast includes John Gilbert, Michael D. Moore, Frankie Lee, George Siegmann.

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