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

As impressive as Birth of a Nation, but not as morally reprehensible.

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

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