Where Lights Are Low
Originally released in 1921. Where Lights Are Low is a drama film. directed by Colin Campbell. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sessue Hayakawa, Togo Yamamoto, and Goro Kino
Synopsis
The Chinese prince T'Su Wong Shih loves Quan Yin, the daughter of a gardener, but his uncle wants him to marry a girl of his own class. Leaving to study in the United States, the young man promises his beloved that they two will be together soon. Having finished university, one day T'Su Wong Shih visits the market of San Francisco, and at an auction of slaves, he finds Quan Yin auctioned. To save her, he agrees to pay a price of five thousand dollars but, not possessing the full amount, he makes a deal with the auctioneer for a three-year extension in which he must work to raise the money needed to rescue the girl. T'Su Wong Shih has no great success until he manages to win a large sum in a lottery. However, Quan Yin is now in danger because a Chinese gangster wants to have it and, to do that, goes to threaten the auctioneer who is forced to comply. T'Su Wong Shih is then engaged in a struggle to liberate his beloved: he defeats the gangster, rescues Quan Yin and claims her as his...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1921
104 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hayakawa Feature Play Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Where Lights Are Low about?
The Chinese prince T'Su Wong Shih loves Quan Yin, the daughter of a gardener, but his uncle wants him to marry a girl of his own class. Leaving to study in the United States, the young man promises...
Who directed Where Lights Are Low?
Where Lights Are Low was directed by Colin Campbell.
How long is Where Lights Are Low?
Where Lights Are Low has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Where Lights Are Low released?
Where Lights Are Low was released on September 4, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Where Lights Are Low?
The main cast of Where Lights Are Low includes Sessue Hayakawa, Togo Yamamoto, Goro Kino, Gloria Payton, Kiyosho Satow.