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A young Chinese woman is brought to San Francisco's Chinatown, where she faces prejudice and exploitation. She is rescued by a kind-hearted American man who helps her navigate this new world. Their friendship deepens into a romance that defies the strong racial prejudices and strict laws of the time. They must fight against societal pressure and cultural taboos to be together, challenging the notion that Eastern and Western worlds cannot meet.
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- Director
- Monta Bell
- Writers
- Tom Reed, Winifred Reeve
- Based on
- a work by John B. Hymer
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Released
- 23 October 1930
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Rated
- NR
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