Bits of Life (1921)

Storyline

This film combines four short films under the title Bits Of Life. The Bad Samaritan is taken from a story in Popular Magazine in which the son of a Chinese father and a white mother is sold into slavery by his father. The boy becomes a criminal and a cunning but cruel thief. The one time he stops to help a lady in distress he is thrown in jail. Wesley Barry is the young boy and Lon Chaney the grown-up criminal.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        William J. Scully
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Lucita Squier, Thomas McMorrow
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Marshall Neilan Productions
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Wesley Barry

Tom Levitt, a boy

Rockliffe Fellowes

Tom Levitt

Lon Chaney

Chin Chow

Noah Beery

Hindoo

Anna May Wong

Toy Sing, Chin Chow's Wife

John Bowers

Dentist's Patient

Edythe Chapman

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bits of Life released?

Bits of Life was released on September 26, 1921.

How long is Bits of Life?

The runtime of Bits of Life is 1h 0m.

What genre is Bits of Life?

Bits of Life is a Drama movie.

Where can I watch Bits of Life?

Bits of Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Bits of Life?

Bits of Life was directed by William J. Scully.

Who stars in Bits of Life?

The main cast of Bits of Life includes Wesley Barry, Rockliffe Fellowes, Lon Chaney.

What language is Bits of Life in?

Bits of Life is originally in English.