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The Shanghai Drama (1938)

Movie ★ 6.6 95 min

Drama

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...

G.W. Pabst Director Herman G. Weinberg Writer Léo Lania Writer Alexandre Arnoux Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 23, 1938
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0028809
Country
Language
Studio
TEOREMA

Themes

Cast

Louis Jouvet Louis Jouvet Ivan Raymond Rouleau Raymond Rouleau Franchon Suzanne Desprès Suzanne Desprès Nina Valéry Inkijinoff Valéry Inkijinoff Lee Pang Dorville Dorville Big-Bill André Alerme André Alerme Mac Tavish Élina Labourdette Élina Labourdette Vera Robert Manuel Robert Manuel Attacked customer Mila Parély Mila Parély Captain of the girls Suzanne Desprès Suzanne Desprès Governess Niania Christl Mardayn Christl Mardayn Mrs. Blonski / singer Kay Murphy Gabrielle Dorziat Gabrielle Dorziat College director Marcel Lupovici Marcel Lupovici Black Serpent slayer Gaby André Gaby André Friend of Véra (uncredited) Valentine Camax Valentine Camax Traveler (uncredited) Janine Darcey Janine Darcey Student of the institution (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Shanghai Drama about?
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...
Who directed The Shanghai Drama?
The Shanghai Drama was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in The Shanghai Drama?
The Shanghai Drama stars Louis Jouvet, Raymond Rouleau, Suzanne Desprès, Valéry Inkijinoff.
When was The Shanghai Drama released?
The Shanghai Drama is a 1938 drama film.
Where can I watch The Shanghai Drama?
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