Review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) by Brent C — 25 Sep 2008

It was terribly racist and stereotypical but Lillian Gish was awfully cute.

This review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) was written by Brent C on 25 Sep 2008.

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

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Affecting and one of the best examples of dyeing in silent films, though another example of DW's highly questionable racial caricatures…

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By Maarrk H (88) on 22 Sep 2009

A few sticky racist issues aside, the story is tender and engaging, the subject matter is admirable, the text of the intertitles is lovely…

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By Stephen H (1,156) on 11 Nov 2009

D.W. Griffith and Lilllian Gish confirm their status as THE director and actress of the silent era…

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By Brandon V (674) on 19 Sep 2010

Somehow It Seems Like It Is Trying To Promote A Sense Of Equality And Love Between Any And All, Yet Being Extremely Racist At The Same Time…

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By Ben W (988) on 03 Mar 2010

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