The First Born

The First Born

The First Born

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The First Born

"All of the lure of the land of the poppy. Fascinating in its dramatical intensity and telling a story of love, devotion and revenge, from the slave market of the Hoang-Ho to San Francisco's Chinatown, the story weaves its picturesque way"

1921

0h 55m

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Romance

Overview

Loey Tsing, the first love of Chan Wang, is sold into slavery by her father. Although Chan marries another, he still loves Loey; only the birth of a son relieves his unhappiness. He adores little Chan Toy even though he finds nothing to like about his wife.

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8 members

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Sessue Hayakawa

Chan Wang

Sessue Hayakawa

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Helen Jerome Eddy

Loey Tsing

Helen Jerome Eddy

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Sonny Loy

Chan Toy (as 'Sonny Boy' Warde)

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Goro Kino

Man Low Tek

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Marie Pavis

Chan Lee

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Anna May Wong

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Anna May Wong

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Clarence Wilson

Kury Lar (as Wilson Hummel)

Clarence Wilson

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Frank M. Seki

Hop Lee

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