Movie Description
Le Drame de Shanghaï
(1938)Overview
A Russian emigrant sings in a Shanghai nightclub under the assumed name of Kay Murphy. All she dreams of is a peaceful life with her daughter Vera. But this is only a pipe dream as she has been forced by her former lover Ivan to work for a secret criminal organization, "The Black Dragon". Vera, who studies in a Hong Kong boarding-school, knows nothing about her mother's past. When Ivan, who is also Vera's father, resurfaces and blackmails Kay, the young woman is determined to fight back...
Featured Crew
- Director : G.W. Pabst
- Producer : Romain Pinès
- Writer : Herman G. Weinberg,Alexandre Arnoux,Léo Lania
- Editor : Louisette Hautecœur,Jean Oser
- Cast : Louis Jouvet,Raymond Rouleau,Suzanne Desprès,Valéry Inkijinoff,Dorville,André Alerme,Élina Labourdette,Robert Manuel,Mila Parély,Suzanne Desprès,Christl Mardayn,Gabrielle Dorziat,Marcel Lupovici,Gaby André,Valentine Camax,Janine Darcey
Cast
Ivan
Franchon
Nina
Lee Pang
Big-Bill
Mac Tavish
Vera
Attacked customer
Captain of the girls
Governess Niania
Mrs. Blonski / singer Kay Murphy
College director
Black Serpent slayer
Friend of Véra (uncredited)
Traveler (uncredited)
Student of the institution (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleLe Drame de Shanghaï
Status Released
Release Information
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1938-09-23
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 35m
Production CompaniesTEOREMA
Genres
- Drama
