Lady of the Tropics
“Hedy Lamarr set the world aflame with her beauty in "Algiers" ! Now you see her in the arms of a dashing Bob Taylor !”
Synopsis
American playboy Bill Carey woos a half-caste beauty in French Indochina, but her second-class legal status makes a formidable barrier to their happiness.
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Robert Taylor
William 'Bill' Carey
Hedy Lamarr
Manon deVargnes Carey, aka Kira Kim
Joseph Schildkraut
Pierre Delaroch
Gloria Franklin
Nina
Ernest Cossart
Father Antoine
Mary Taylor
Dolly Harrison
Charles Trowbridge
Alfred Z. Harrison
Frederick Worlock
Colonel Demassey
Paul Porcasi
Lamartine
Marguerita Padula
Madame Kya
Cecil Cunningham
Countess Berichi
Natalie Moorhead
Mrs. Hazlitt
Leon Belasco
Assistant to Manager
Abner Biberman
Wardrobe Buyer
Gino Corrado
Waiter
Willie Fung
Ling
Charles Halton
Manager of Rubber Company
Charles Judels
Gaston Lubois
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht
- Original Title
- Lady of the Tropics
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Ben Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Conway
Director
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lady of the Tropics
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What is Lady of the Tropics about?
American playboy Bill Carey woos a half-caste beauty in French Indochina, but her second-class legal status makes a formidable barrier to their happiness.
Who directed Lady of the Tropics?
Lady of the Tropics was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in Lady of the Tropics?
The principal cast of Lady of the Tropics includes Robert Taylor, Hedy Lamarr, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Franklin, Ernest Cossart.
When was Lady of the Tropics released and how long is it?
Lady of the Tropics was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lady of the Tropics?
Lady of the Tropics holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).