TB
The Monthly Film Bulletin
Praised the clever and effective adaptation, vivid realism, crisp dialogue, strong character drawing, and high-level acting, especially Haas.
A Chinese missionary comes to England and helps a young girl ill-treated by her father. A remake of D. W. Griffith's masterpiece.
Directed byJohn Brahm
Written byEmlyn Williams, Thomas Burke
Critical Consensus
5.3
IMDb
5.9
TMDB
Critics generally lauded the film's intelligent adaptation, strong acting, and realistic portrayal of East End life, often praising its sombre beauty and powerful drama, though some found it grim or old-fashioned.
The Cast
Trivia
The 1936 British drama film 'Broken Blossoms' was directed by John Brahm.
Emlyn Williams, who also starred in the film, wrote the screenplay based on Thomas Burke's short story "The Chink and the Child."
The film was produced at Twickenham Studios, located in London.
The story had been previously adapted by D. W. Griffith for his 1919 film 'Broken Blossoms', which starred Lillian Gish.
Director Bernard Vorhaus served in the capacity of technical supervisor for the production.
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Critics
TR
The Daily Film Renter
Described it as a 'beautiful piece of work' with a 'magnificent performance' by Dolly Haas, sensitive direction, and strong emotional intensity.
KW
Kine Weekly
Applauded its 'sombre beauty and drab charm,' intelligent adaptation, delicate sentiment, and tremendous power, comparing it favorably to the original.
PS
Picture Show
Commended the film for its 'delicacy of treatment' and 'fragile beauty,' highlighting Dolly Haas's 'sensitive simplicity' and intelligent direction.
V
Variety
Dismissed it as 'all wrong,' old-fashioned, and lacking atmosphere, criticizing the acting as mechanical and the characterizations unconvincing.
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