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The First Born
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The First Born

1921-01-30 · 55 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Romance

Loey Tsing, the first love of Chan Wang, is sold into slavery by her father. Although Chan marries another, he still loves Loey; only the birth of a son relieves his unhappiness. He adores little Chan Toy even though he finds nothing to like about his wife.

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Directors
Colin Campbell
Production companies
Hayakawa Feature Play Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sessue HayakawaSessue HayakawaChan Wang
Helen Jerome EddyHelen Jerome EddyLoey Tsing
Sonny LoyChan Toy (as 'Sonny Boy' Warde)
Goro KinoMan Low Tek
Marie PavisChan Lee
Anna May WongAnna May Wong
Clarence WilsonClarence WilsonKury Lar (as Wilson Hummel)
Frank M. SekiHop Lee

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