Way Down East
1920, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
A simple story for plain people.
A naïve country girl is tricked into a sham marriage by a wealthy womanizer, then must rebuild her life despite the taint of having borne a child out of wedlock.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Way Down East
Way Down East isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Lillian GishAnna Moore
- Richard BarthelmessDavid Bartlett
- Lowell ShermanLennox Sanderson
- Burr McIntoshSquire Bartlett
- Kate BruceMother Bartlett
- Mrs. David LandauAnna Moore's Mother
- Josephine BernardMrs. Emma Tremont
- Mrs. Morgan BelmontDiana Tremont
- Patricia FruenDiana's Sister
- Florence ShortThe Eccentric Aunt
- Vivia OgdenMartha Perkins
- Porter StrongSeth Holcomb
Details
- Released
- 3 September 1920
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Paul Kelly, D.W. Griffith
- Box office
- $4.5M
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What Way Down East is based on
Way Down East is based on Way Down East by Charlotte Blair Parker.
Way Down East
By Charlotte Blair Parker
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Way Down East: quick answers
Is Way Down East worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 120 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Way Down East?
Way Down East runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Does Way Down East have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Way Down East. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Way Down East parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Way Down East is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Way Down East on?
Way Down East isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Way Down East?
If you liked Way Down East, try Not Easily Broken, The Secret: Dare to Dream, Purple Hearts.
Who directed Way Down East?
Way Down East (1920) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Lowell Sherman.
What is Way Down East based on?
Way Down East is based on Way Down East by Charlotte Blair Parker.