{"product_id":"broken-blossoms-1919-rare-silent-drama-dvd-classic","title":"Broken Blossoms 1919 Rare Silent Drama DVD Classic","description":"\u003c!--M_96613636#s0-2--\u003e\u003c!--M_96613636^s0-2-12 s0-2 12--\u003e\u003cdiv data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; color:#d10000; font-family:Arial; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e\nPLEASE READ:\u003cbr\u003e\nALL TITLES COME FROM VERIFIED PUBLIC DOMAIN ARCHIVES AND ARE DIGITALLY RESTORED FOR VIEWING.\u003cbr\u003e\nQUALITY RANGES FROM FAIR TO VERY GOOD.\u003cbr\u003e\nDVDs INCLUDE NO COVER ART, POSTERS, OR SHRINK WRAP.\u003cbr\u003e\nIMAGES SHOWN ARE STOCK PHOTOS ONLY.\u003cbr\u003e\nOUR DISCS ARE BRAND NEW AND PROFESSIONALLY RECORDED.\u003cbr\u003e\nWE DO NOT USE SHRINK WRAP TO KEEP PRICES LOW AND REDUCE WASTE.\u003cbr\u003e\nNOT COPIES OR BOOTLEGS. FROM VERIFIED PUBLIC-DOMAIN FILM ARCHIVES.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBROKEN BLOSSOMS (1919) RARE CLASSIC SILENT DRAMA ON DVD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBroken Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e is a haunting and emotionally devastating silent drama that stands among the most influential works of early American cinema. Set in London’s impoverished Limehouse district, the film tells the tragic story of a gentle Chinese immigrant and a young girl suffering under brutal domestic abuse. Director D. W. Griffith abandons spectacle in favor of intimate, restrained storytelling, emphasizing mood, gesture, and emotional suffering. Lillian Gish delivers one of the most fragile and affecting performances of the silent era, conveying terror, longing, and tenderness through subtle physical expression. The film’s use of soft-focus photography and symbolic staging marked a significant shift toward psychological realism in motion pictures. Preserved from verified public-domain film elements, this archival presentation safeguards a seminal work that expanded cinema’s capacity for empathy, tragedy, and emotional depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ COMPLETE FEATURE FILM\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ DIGITALLY RESTORED FROM VERIFIED PUBLIC-DOMAIN FILM ELEMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ BLACK \u0026amp; WHITE SILENT PRESENTATION WITH ORIGINAL INTERTITLES\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ REGION-FREE DVD-R (NTSC) COMPATIBLE WITH ALL PLAYERS\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ EASY NAVIGATION MENU FOR DIRECT SCENE SELECTION\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ PACKAGED IN A STURDY PLASTIC CASE WITH CLEAR TITLE LABELING\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOften cited as one of the earliest examples of cinematic tragedy told with psychological intimacy, \u003cem\u003eBroken Blossoms\u003c\/em\u003e helped redefine screen acting and emotional realism. Lillian Gish’s performance remains a benchmark of silent-era artistry, making this an essential archival title for collectors of early film history and silent cinema.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOrders ship in protective mailers within 5 to 6 business days. Combined shipping available for multiple items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Commitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe resolve all issues promptly and professionally. Requests for rare archival cinema are always welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCLASSIC COLLECTER PRESERVING TIMELESS CINEMA FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--M_96613636\/--\u003e\u003c!--M_96613636\/--\u003e\u003c!-- RcmdId videsc,RlogId t6q4pnmjbb%60jhs9%3Ft6ulhhg%60ehmq%2B2531%3F%3A2335(rbpv41.f4c%3Bs-19d4cb626fe-0xa02 --\u003e\u003c!-- SiteId: 0, Environment: production, AppName: r1vinode, PageId: 4487351 --\u003e","brand":"SilverScreen Shop Media Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46020685201605,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/5375\/7637\/files\/s-l1000_0e4354ee-e4e6-4b13-8996-58cfa43d3590.webp?v=1775108501","url":"https:\/\/pasttimetv.com\/products\/broken-blossoms-1919-rare-silent-drama-dvd-classic","provider":"SilverScreen Shop Media Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}