Shame
1921William Fielding, a young widower, is living in Shanghai with his little boy, David. A young Chinese woman looks after the child, and Foo Chang, a trader, lusts after her. Because he believes she is David's mother, he kills Fielding. Fielding's faithful secretary, Li Clung, takes the boy to San Francisco to be raised by his grandfather. As an adult, David (also played by Gilbert) fights against opium trafficking with Li Clung's help.
Acted in
John Gilbert
as William Fielding / David Field
Michael D. Moore
as David, at 5
Frankie Lee
as David, at 10
George Siegmann
as Foo Chang
William V. Mong
as Li Clung
Anna May Wong
as Lotus Blossom
George Nichols
as Jonathan Fielding
Rosemary Theby
as The Weaver of Dreams
Doris Pawn
as Winifred Wellington
David Kirby
as 'Once-over' Jake (as 'Red' Kirby)