The Oath of the Sword
How it feels
This is a silent film from 1914 made by an Asian American cast and crew. It tells a story of honor and personal conflict.
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What happens
The Oath of the Sword is an American silent film produced in 1914 by Frank Shaw. It is the oldest extant film currently known to be produced and performed by Asian Americans. It was selected by the National Film Preservation Board for inclusion in the Library of Congress' National Film Registry in 2025. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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