Broken Blossoms

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Abstract_Expressionism
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 1.85:1
gptkbp:audience varied opinions
gptkbp:available_on gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
Best Drama
none known
gptkbp:based_on The Chink and the Child
gptkbp:box_office $1.2 million
$1 million
gptkbp:budget $1.5 million
gptkbp:censorship controversial themes
gptkbp:character gptkb:Battling_Burrows
gptkb:Lucy
Cheng Huan
gptkbp:character_development complex characters
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Jane_Doe
gptkb:David_A._Smith
gptkb:G._W._Bitzer
gptkbp:cinematography_by gptkb:G._W._Bitzer
gptkbp:color black and white
black-and-white
gptkbp:costume_design gptkb:Sarah_Green
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
mixed
mixed reviews
gptkbp:criticism analyzed for themes
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced later films
influential in film history
gptkbp:cultural_references referenced in other media
gptkbp:cultural_significance depicts social issues
exploration of social issues
early representation of Asian characters
pioneering narrative style
gptkbp:depicts East-West relations
child abuse
love across cultures
gptkbp:design gptkb:Emily_White
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:D._W._Griffith
gptkbp:director gptkb:David_A._Smith
gptkb:D._W._Griffith
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:United_Artists
gptkb:XYZ_Films
Smith Distribution
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:D._W._Griffith
gptkbp:editing continuity editing
gptkbp:editor gptkb:Mark_Johnson
gptkb:David_A._Smith
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Mark_Johnson
gptkb:D._W._Griffith
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:none
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival
gptkbp:film_length 90 minutes
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:John_Smith
gptkb:Joseph_Carl_Breil
gptkbp:film_technique symbolism
close-ups
cross-cutting
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:California
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:filmography studied in film schools
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_been_restored 2010 restoration
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Great_Depression
silent film era
post-World War I America
gptkbp:historical_significance reflects societal issues of the time
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Broken Blossoms
gptkbp:influenced later filmmakers
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Birth_of_a_Nation
Chinese culture
silent film era
the works of Jack London
the works of Thomas Hardy
the works of Zane Grey
gptkbp:influences expressionism
social realism
silent films
gptkbp:inspiration later romantic dramas
gptkbp:is_set_in gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:language gptkb:film
English
gptkbp:legacy considered a classic
influenced film directors
gptkbp:main_actor gptkb:John_Doe
gptkb:Jane_Roe
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Lucy
Brittle
gptkbp:makeup_artist gptkb:Lisa_Black
gptkbp:music gptkb:Joseph_Carl_Breil
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Joseph_Carl_Breil
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:John_Smith
gptkb:David_A._Smith
gptkbp:narrative_style linear
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:notable_quote " Love is stronger than hate."
" Love is the only thing that can save us."
gptkbp:notable_scene the ending scene
the fight scene
the flower scene
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Griffith_Productions
gptkb:Smith_Productions
gptkbp:rating gptkb:PG
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:USA
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1970
1936
gptkbp:release_format theatrical
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1973
gptkbp:released_in 1919
gptkbp:remake gptkb:none
Broken Blossoms (1936)
Broken Blossoms (1970)
gptkbp:restoration yes
ongoing
important for history
gptkbp:runtime 90 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:D._W._Griffith
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:Alice_Brown
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:setting gptkb:London
gptkbp:sound_design gptkb:Tom_Brown
silent film techniques
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:original_score
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Richard_Barthelmess
gptkb:Lillian_Gish
gptkb:Donald_Crisp
gptkbp:theme love
racism
redemption
violence
abuse
gptkbp:themes love
racism
redemption
violence
abuse
gptkbp:trivia based on a short story.
explores themes of compassion.
features a child actor.
set in early 20th century.
shot in black and white.
gptkbp:visitors silent film experience
gptkbp:visual_effects gptkb:none
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Wark_Griffith
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5