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Broke in China (1927)

Movie ★ 6.7 20 min

Comedy

Donald Drake, a deep sea gondolier ex soda jerk, arrives at the All Nation Cafe in Shanghai. The proprietor believes he's a penniless ne'er-do-well - which he is - but he unexpectedly comes into a small windfall. So the proprietor orders slightly rough around the edges Maud and Mollie, two of his American good time girls working their way around the world, to get him to spend all his money while there. As Donald ends up telling the two good time girls his life story - most specifically about the blonde he let slip through his fingers, she who was the love of his life - a few revelations and the errant coin he left at the roulette wheel betting table change his life.

Edward F. Cline Director George Jeske Writer Harry McCoy Writer Jefferson Moffitt Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 23, 1927
Runtime
20 min
IMDb
tt0017706
Studio
Mack Sennett Comedies

Themes

Cast

Ben Turpin Ben Turpin Donald Drake Louise Carver Louise Carver Maud - the Saloon Girl Alice Belcher Alice Belcher Mollie - the Saloon Girl Ruth Taylor Ruth Taylor Ruth - Donald's Sweetheart Andy Clyde Andy Clyde Ruth's Father Kathrin Clare Ward Kathrin Clare Ward Ruth's Mother Dan Maines Donald's Sailor Buddy William McCall William McCall Proprietor of All Nations Café Tiny Ward Tiny Ward Big Chinese Waiter Dave Morris Dave Morris Croupier Roger Moore Roger Moore Ruth's Sweetheart Bud Ross Bud Ross Singer With Toupee Irving Bacon Irving Bacon Military Officer Ronald Tilley Minister George Gray Photographer Hubert Diltz Man with Photographer Thelma Hill Thelma Hill Minor Role Jack Murphy Jack Murphy Smoker with Photographer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Broke in China about?
Donald Drake, a deep sea gondolier ex soda jerk, arrives at the All Nation Cafe in Shanghai. The proprietor believes he's a penniless ne'er-do-well - which he is - but he unexpectedly comes into a small windfall. So the proprietor orders slightly rough around the edges Maud and Mollie, two of his American good time girls working their way around the world, to get him to spend all his money while there. As Donald ends up telling the two good time girls his life story - most specifically about the blonde he let slip through his fingers, she who was the love of his life - a few revelations and the errant coin he left at the roulette wheel betting table change his life.
Who directed Broke in China?
Broke in China was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in Broke in China?
Broke in China stars Ben Turpin, Louise Carver, Alice Belcher, Ruth Taylor.
When was Broke in China released?
Broke in China is a 1927 comedy film.
Where can I watch Broke in China?
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