The First Born(1921)
All of the lure of the land of the poppy. Fascinating in its dramatical intensity and telling a story of love, devotion and revenge, from the slave market of the Hoang-Ho to San Francisco's Chinatown, the story weaves its picturesque way
The First Born Synopsis
Loey Tsing, the first love of Chan Wang, is sold into slavery by her father. Although Chan marries another, he still loves Loey; only the birth of a son relieves his unhappiness. He adores little Chan Toy even though he finds nothing to like about his wife.
The First Born (1921) is a drama and romance film directed by Colin Campbell, released on January 30, 1921 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Sessue Hayakawa, Helen Jerome Eddy, Sonny Loy and Goro Kino. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Colin Campbell
- Writers:
- Frederick Stowers
- Producers:
- Sessue Hayakawa
- Production:
- Hayakawa Feature Play Company
- Status:
- Released
The First Born Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sessue Hayakawa
as Chan Wang
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Loey Tsing
- Sonny Loy
Sonny Loy
as Chan Toy (as 'Sonny Boy' Warde)
- Goro Kino
Goro Kino
as Man Low Tek
- Marie Pavis
Marie Pavis
as Chan Lee
Anna May Wong
Clarence Wilson
as Kury Lar (as Wilson Hummel)
- Frank M. Seki
Frank M. Seki
as Hop Lee
Key crew
Directed by Colin Campbell, written by Frederick Stowers, produced by Sessue Hayakawa.
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The First Born Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The First Born – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The First Born?
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The main cast of The First Born (1921) includes Sessue Hayakawa, Helen Jerome Eddy, Sonny Loy, Goro Kino and Marie Pavis. The film was directed by Colin Campbell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Born released?
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The First Born was released on January 30, 1921 and runs for 55m.
Is The First Born worth watching?
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The First Born (1921) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 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.