Review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) by Michael S — 26 May 2007

My favorite griffith film. Gish is at her best.

This review of Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) was written by Michael S on 26 May 2007.

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