Piccadilly

Piccadilly

1929 · 109 min · EN · 6.4 (23 votes)
Dir. E.A. Dupont · Starring Gilda Gray, Anna May Wong, Jameson Thomas, Charles Laughton, Cyril Ritchard, King Hou Chang · Music Harry Gordon
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A young Chinese woman, working in the kitchen at a London dance club, is given the chance to become the club's main act.

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A haunting, visually striking silent film exploring the destructive power of desire. Its smoky nightclub atmosphere and tragic romance create a deeply felt, unforgettable experience.

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