Shame
1921, English. Directed by Emmett J. Flynn.
The gripping story of a soul's struggle against Shame and a Love that conquered Fear.
William Fielding, a young widower, is living in Shanghai with his little boy, David. A young Chinese woman looks after the child, and Foo Chang, a trader, lusts after her. Because he believes she is David's mother, he kills Fielding. Fielding's faithful secretary, Li Clung, takes the boy to San Francisco to be raised by his grandfather. As an adult, David (also played by Gilbert) fights against opium trafficking with Li Clung's help.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Emmett J. FlynnDirector
- John GilbertWilliam Fielding / David Field
- Michael D. MooreDavid, at 5
- Frankie LeeDavid, at 10
- George SiegmannFoo Chang
- William V. MongLi Clung
- Doris PawnWinifred Wellington
- Anna May WongLotus Blossom
- George NicholsJonathan Fielding
- Rosemary ThebyThe Weaver of Dreams
- David Kirby'Once-over' Jake (as 'Red' Kirby)
Details
- Released
- 31 July 1921
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bernard McConville, Emmett J. Flynn, Max Brand
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Shame runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Shame isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 July 1921. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shame?
If you liked Shame, try Farming, The Young One, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed Shame?
Shame (1921) was directed by Emmett J. Flynn and stars John Gilbert, Michael D. Moore, Frankie Lee.