Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl
1919, English. Directed by D.W. Griffith.
A tale of forbidden love.
A frail waif, abused by her brutal boxer father in London's seedy Limehouse District, is befriended by a sensitive Chinese immigrant with tragic consequences.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- 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 256 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- D.W. GriffithDirector
- Lillian GishLucy Burrows
- Richard BarthelmessCheng Huan
- Donald CrispBattling Burrows
- Arthur HowardBurrows' Manager
- Edward Peil Sr.Evil Eye
- George BerangerThe Spying One
- Norman SelbyA Prizefighter
- Ernest ButterworthSecondary Role (uncredited)
- Frederic HamenSecondary Role (uncredited)
- Wilbur HigbyLondon Policeman (uncredited)
- Man-Ching KwanBuddhist Monk (uncredited)
- Bobbie MackRingside Employee (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1919
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- D.W. Griffith
- Box office
- $2.4M
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What Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl is based on
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl is adapted from a short story.
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Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl: quick answers
Is Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 256 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl?
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl on?
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl?
If you liked Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl, try A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, 7th Heaven.
Who directed Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl?
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) was directed by D.W. Griffith and stars Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Donald Crisp.
What is Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl based on?
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl is adapted from a short story.