Shame - 1921

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.

90min
1921
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

John Gilbert profile pictureJohn GilbertWilliam Fielding / David Field
Michael D. Moore profile pictureMichael D. MooreDavid, at 5
Frankie Lee profile pictureFrankie LeeDavid, at 10
Anna May Wong profile pictureAnna May WongLotus Blossom
George Nichols profile pictureGeorge NicholsJonathan Fielding
Rosemary Theby profile pictureRosemary ThebyThe Weaver of Dreams
Doris Pawn profile pictureDoris PawnWinifred Wellington

About Shame

Shame 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.

Runtime: 90min

Extra details

Original Title: Shame
Original Language: English
Directed By: Emmett J. Flynn
Production Companies
Fox Film Corporation