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Shanghai Lady

1929 · 66 min

A somber, earnest silent-era drama that lingers in smoky dens and weary faces, hoping for a second chance.

Directed by
John S. Robertson
Genres
Drama
Starring
Mary Nolan, James Murray, Lydia Yeamans Titus
Tagline
Footloose Beauty in the Dens of the Orient!
Overview
Having spent several wasted months in a Shanghai opium dem, former prostitute Cassie Cook yearns to start her life afresh. Likewise, ex-convict Badlands McKinney also wants to clean up his act.

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Directed by
John S. Robertson
Genres
Drama
Starring
Mary Nolan, James Murray, Lydia Yeamans Titus
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • redemption
  • addiction
  • isolation
  • healing
  • class
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism6
Romance4
Tension4
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
John S. Robertson
Written by
Houston Branch, Winifred Reeve
Starring
Mary Nolan, James Murray, Lydia Yeamans Titus, Wheeler Oakman, Anders Randolf, Yola d'Avril, Mona Rico, James B. Leong
Music
Sam Perry
Cinematography
Hal Mohr
Runtime
66 min
Languages
English

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