Thursday, September 14, 2017

Shadows (1922)

Sad, Heartfelt Story - Great Performances

Yen Sin (Chaney) was washed ashore in a storm in the Christian fishing community of Urkey. Most of the Christian's there shunned him, pushed him around a bit, but Yen Sin found a friend in John Malden and a couple of others. He was considered to be a Heathen by most of the community but since Malden accepted him as a Christian brother most of the others reluctantly did the same. Yen Sin did laundry for most of them lived on a small houseboat while there. One day Yen got sick, was dying and the community wanted him to confess his sins - but Yen told them all I will if you will Nate Snow! Nate was forced to confess things he didn't want to do, same with Yen's friend Malden. In the end, Yen confessed and wanted to be left alone with God, all left him alone... he untied his boat and so he could sail back to China. Yen will be taken away as he entered - by a storm.

Great performances by all cast members, the story I liked better than I thought I would and I would recommend this one for fans of classic films. Very moving story in the end.

8.5/10


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