Review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) by Steven B — 20 Oct 2007

A bit silly and depressing for its own good. Lillian Gish was good though.

This review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) was written by Steven B on 20 Oct 2007.

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