Way Down East
"A simple story for plain people."
Originally released in 1920. Way Down East is a drama/romance film. directed by D.W. Griffith. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, and Lowell Sherman
Synopsis
A naive 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 3, 1920
105 years ago
Runtime
2h 30m
150 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (109 votes)
Box Office
$4.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lillian Gish
as Anna Moore
Richard Barthelmess
as David Bartlett
Lowell Sherman
as Lennox Sanderson
Burr McIntosh
as Squire Bartlett
Kate Bruce
as Mother Bartlett
Mrs. David Landau
as Anna Moore's Mother
Josephine Bernard
as Mrs. Emma Tremont
Mrs. Morgan Belmont
as Diana Tremont
Patricia Fruen
as Diana's Sister
Florence Short
as The Eccentric Aunt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $4,500,000
Production Companies
- D.W. Griffith Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Way Down East about?
A naive 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.
Who directed Way Down East?
Way Down East was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is Way Down East?
Way Down East has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Way Down East released?
Way Down East was released on September 3, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Way Down East?
The main cast of Way Down East includes Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Lowell Sherman, Burr McIntosh, Kate Bruce.
Is Way Down East worth watching?
Way Down East has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 109 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.