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Way Down East

Way Down East

A simple story for plain people.

A naive 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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Way Down East
  • Genres: Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1920-09-03
  • Runtime: 150 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (104 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $4,500,000
  • Production Companies: D.W. Griffith Productions, United Artists
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6912
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

as Anna Moore

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

as David Bartlett

Lowell Sherman

Lowell Sherman

as Lennox Sanderson

Burr McIntosh

Burr McIntosh

as Squire Bartlett

Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

as Mother Bartlett

Mrs. David Landau

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

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Anna and Lennox - Way Down East (1920)

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Way Down East?

Way Down East is a Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1920-09-03.

Who are the main actors in Way Down East?

The main cast includes Lillian Gish, Richard Barthelmess, Lowell Sherman, Burr McIntosh, Kate Bruce, .

Where can I watch Way Down East online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Way Down East is available.

Is Way Down East based on a true story?

A simple story for plain people.

What is the IMDb rating of Way Down East?

Way Down East has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 104 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Way Down East?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $4,500,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Way Down East?

The soundtrack was composed by D.W. Griffith Productions, United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Way Down East filmed?

Way Down East was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Way Down East?

The total runtime of Way Down East is 150 minutes.

Is Way Down East suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Way Down East?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Way Down East.

Does Way Down East have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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