Review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) by C. H — 22 Sep 2007

Gish at her heartbreaking best. A number of moments are absolute poetry.

This review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) was written by C. H on 22 Sep 2007.

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

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