I recall seeing an interview with Lillian Gish where she talks about being in the closet in Broken Blossoms and REALLY being terrified out of her wits. Apparently Griffith gave the actor free rein to terrorize her and he took ample opportunity.
Rrowr!
Dammit! Every time I read “Shanghai Express” I read it as “Shanghai Gesture” and get all excited.
But look! “The Shanghai Gesture” will be on next Wednesday at 8:00 PM EDT! I likee Chinee New Year!