East Meets West
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Herbert Mason
Director
George Arliss
Sultan of Rungay
Lucie Mannheim
Marguerite
Godfrey Tearle
Sir Henry Mallory
Romney Brent
Dr. Shagu
Ballard Berkeley
Nezim
Film Details
Release Date
Oct
16,
1936
Premiere Information
London opening: Aug 1936
Production Company
Gaumont-British Picture Corp.
Distribution Company
Gaumont-British Picture Corp. of America
Country
Great Britain and United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Lake of Life by Edward Greenwood (production undetermined).
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
6,695ft
Synopsis
The Sultan of Rungay uses his power to play the government of England against that of the government of Japan, both of whom seek a coveted harbor in his small, oriental country. He secures treaties with both countries, despite a love affair between his son and the wife of an English diplomat.
Director
Herbert Mason
Director
Cast
George Arliss
Sultan of Rungay
Lucie Mannheim
Marguerite
Godfrey Tearle
Sir Henry Mallory
Romney Brent
Dr. Shagu
Ballard Berkeley
Nezim
Ronald Ward
Carter
Norma Varden
Lady Mallory
John Laurie
Dr. Fergusson
O. B. Clarence
Osmin
Campbell Gullan
Veka
Crew
Film Details
Release Date
Oct
16,
1936
Premiere Information
London opening: Aug 1936
Production Company
Gaumont-British Picture Corp.
Distribution Company
Gaumont-British Picture Corp. of America
Country
Great Britain and United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the play The Lake of Life by Edward Greenwood (production undetermined).
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 15m
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Film Length
6,695ft
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Trivia
Notes
Modern sources include Design Oscar Werndorff, Costumes Joe Strassner and Music John Greenwood in the production.
