The Goddess
19341h 13m480p
A young prostitute, who is trying to give her infant son a good start in life, must contend with a coercive pimp and the prejudices of others.
From the archive
A 1934 Shanghai B&W movie describing the travails of a young prostitute working to send her child through school. Generally considered a classic of pre-war Chinese films. The most famous role of film star Ruan Lingyu. Silent with English intertitles.
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- Director
- Wu Yonggang
- Starring
- Ruan Lingyu, Zhang Zhizhi, Keng Li, Junpan Li, Huaiqiu Tang, Tian Jian
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