Review of The Toll of the Sea (1923) by Lylah K — 21 Jul 2008

Anna May Wong is amazing. Totally heart-wrenching and interesting film techniques.

This review of The Toll of the Sea (1923) was written by Lylah K on 21 Jul 2008.

The Toll of the Sea has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Michael T (3,420) on 20 Aug 2009

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By Joel A (1,152) on 09 Oct 2014

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By Daniel K (1,478) on 09 Feb 2008

It looks pretty spectacular for a 1922 two-color technicolor film. Anna May Wong is wonderful as well…

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By Veronique K (143) on 11 Oct 2008

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