Acting
Helen Hayes breaks your heart with one glance
Costume
Authentic Chinese wardrobe, rare for its era
Director
Clarence Brown
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on David Belasco's hit play, this was MGM's attempt to replicate the success of 'The Good Earth'—but with actual Chinese consultants on set, revolutionary for 1932.
The Hays Code arrived months after release, making this rare pre-Code content including frank discussion of suicide and implied sexuality that vanished for decades.
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