Way Down East(1920)
A simple story for plain people.
Way Down East Synopsis
A naïve 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.
Way Down East (1920) is a drama and romance film directed by D.W. Griffith, released on September 3, 1920 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Lowell Sherman and Burr McIntosh. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- D.W. Griffith
- Writers:
- Anthony Paul Kelly, D.W. Griffith, Joseph R. Grismer
- Producers:
- D.W. Griffith
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Bitzer
- Composer:
- William Frederick Peters
- Production:
- D.W. Griffith Productions
- Revenue:
- $4,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Way Down East (1920) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Way Down East before you stream it.
Way Down East Cast & Crew
Main 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
Josephine Bernard
as Mrs. Emma Tremont
- Mrs. Morgan Belmont
Mrs. Morgan Belmont
as Diana Tremont
- Patricia Fruen
Patricia Fruen
as Diana's Sister
- Florence Short
Florence Short
as The Eccentric Aunt
Vivia Ogden
as Martha Perkins
Porter Strong
as Seth Holcomb
Key crew
Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by Anthony Paul Kelly, D.W. Griffith and Joseph R. Grismer, produced by D.W. Griffith.
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Way Down East Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 118 ratings.
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Way Down East – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Way Down East online?
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Way Down East (1920) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Way Down East?
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The main cast of Way Down East (1920) includes Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Lowell Sherman, Burr McIntosh and Kate Bruce. The film was directed by D.W. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Way Down East released?
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Way Down East was released on September 3, 1920 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Way Down East worth watching?
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Way Down East (1920) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 118 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Way Down East?
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Yes. The official Way Down East trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.