Way Down East

(1920)Directed by D.W. Griffith150 minDrama, Romance
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.

Lillian Gishas Anna Moore
Richard Barthelmessas David Bartlett
Lowell Shermanas Lennox Sanderson
Burr McIntoshas Squire Bartlett
Kate Bruceas Mother Bartlett
Mrs. David Landauas Anna Moore's Mother
Josephine Bernardas Mrs. Emma Tremont
Mrs. Morgan Belmontas Diana Tremont
Patricia Fruenas Diana's Sister
Florence Shortas The Eccentric Aunt
Vivia Ogdenas Martha Perkins
Porter Strongas Seth Holcomb
George Nevilleas Constable Rube Whipple
Edgar Nelsonas Hi Holler
Mary Hayas Kate Brewster - the Squire's Niece
Creighton Haleas Professor Sterling
Emily Fitzroyas Maria Poole - Landlady
Carol Dempsteras Barn Dancer (uncredited)
Louise Lawsonas Minor Role (uncredited)
Athole Sheareras Barn Dancer (uncredited)
Edith Sheareras Barn Dancer (uncredited)
Norma Sheareras Barn Dancer (uncredited)
Frank Walshas Barn Dancer (uncredited)