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The City of Dim Faces (1918)

Movie ★ 3.3 50 min

Drama

Chinese merchant Wing Lung and Elizabeth Mendall, an American, marry and have a son named Jang Lung. Because Elizabeth wants Jang Lung to be raised as a Christian, Wing Lung locks her in the cellar and she becomes insane. Jang meets Marcell Matthews at an Eastern university, and she returns with him to San Francisco to be married.

George Melford Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 15, 1918
Runtime
50 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0008962
Language
Studio
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation

Themes

Cast

Sessue Hayakawa Sessue Hayakawa Jang Lung Doris Pawn Doris Pawn Marcell Matthews Marin Sais Marin Sais Elizabeth Mendall James Cruze James Cruze Wing Lung Winter Hall Winter Hall Brand Matthews Togo Yamamoto Togo Yamamoto Foo Sing James Wang Luk Tim Eli George King George King Lee Willie Larry Steers Larry Steers Ben Walton

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Frequently asked questions

What is The City of Dim Faces about?
Chinese merchant Wing Lung and Elizabeth Mendall, an American, marry and have a son named Jang Lung. Because Elizabeth wants Jang Lung to be raised as a Christian, Wing Lung locks her in the cellar and she becomes insane. Jang meets Marcell Matthews at an Eastern university, and she returns with him to San Francisco to be married.
Who directed The City of Dim Faces?
The City of Dim Faces was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in The City of Dim Faces?
The City of Dim Faces stars Sessue Hayakawa, Doris Pawn, Marin Sais, James Cruze.
When was The City of Dim Faces released?
The City of Dim Faces is a 1918 drama film.
Where can I watch The City of Dim Faces?
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