Review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) by Corey C — 30 Jan 2011

While I found it to be a depressing film, I thought Lillian Gish did a great job.

This review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) was written by Corey C on 30 Jan 2011.

Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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