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Way Down East

1920-09-03 · 150 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Romance

A naïve country girl is tricked into a sham marriage by a wealthy womanizer, then must rebuild her life despite the taint of having borne a child out of wedlock.

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Directors
D.W. Griffith
Production companies
D.W. Griffith Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 4,500,000

Top Cast

Lillian GishLillian GishAnna Moore
Richard BarthelmessRichard BarthelmessDavid Bartlett
Lowell ShermanLowell ShermanLennox Sanderson
Burr McIntoshBurr McIntoshSquire Bartlett
Kate BruceKate BruceMother Bartlett
Mrs. David LandauMrs. David LandauAnna Moore's Mother
Josephine BernardMrs. Emma Tremont
Mrs. Morgan BelmontDiana Tremont
Patricia FruenDiana's Sister
Florence ShortThe Eccentric Aunt
Vivia OgdenVivia OgdenMartha Perkins
Porter StrongPorter StrongSeth Holcomb
George NevilleConstable Rube Whipple
Edgar NelsonHi Holler
Mary HayKate Brewster - the Squire's Niece
Creighton HaleCreighton HaleProfessor Sterling
Emily FitzroyEmily FitzroyMaria Poole - Landlady
Carol DempsterCarol DempsterBarn Dancer (uncredited)
Louise LawsonMinor Role (uncredited)
Athole ShearerBarn Dancer (uncredited)

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