The Goddess
Dec 07 1934
•1h 25m
•Drama
A young prostitute, who is trying to give her infant son a good start in life, must contend with a coercive pimp and the prejudices of others.
Cast
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Ruan Lingyu
The Goddess
Zhang Zhizhi
Boss Zhang
Keng Li
The Goddess's Son
Junpan Li
Principal
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