Review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) by Ruth A — 13 Jun 2007

One of the finest movies ever made. Lillian Gish is luminous.

This review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) was written by Ruth A on 13 Jun 2007.

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