Disputed Passage
“"Love...marriage...give them up...they're not for we men of science! "”
Synopsis
A doctor's medical studies are threatened by his infatuation with a Chinese girl. The girl returns to China, but complications ensue when she runs into him in Nanking during a Japanese bombing raid.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Lamour
Audrey Hilton
Akim Tamiroff
Dr. 'Tubby' Forster
John Howard
John Wesley Beaven
Judith Barrett
Winifred Bane
William Collier Sr.
Dr. William Cunningham
Victor Varconi
Dr. LaFerriere
Gordon Jones
Bill Anderson
Keye Luke
Andrew Abbott
Elisabeth Risdon
Mrs. Cunningham
Steve Pendleton
Lawrence Carpenter (as Gaylord Pendleton)
Billy Cook
Johnny Merkle
William Pawley
Mr. Merkle
Renie Riano
Mrs. Riley
Z.T. Nyi
Chinese Ambassador
Philson Ahn
Kai
E. Y. Chung
Dr Ling (as Dr. E. Y. Chung)
Philip Ahn
Dr. Fung
Li Dandan
Aviatrix (as Lee Ya-Ching)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheridan Gibney, Anthony Veiller
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender, John Leipold
- Original Title
- Disputed Passage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Sheridan Gibney, Anthony Veiller, Lloyd C. Douglas
Friedrich Hollaender, John Leipold
William C. Mellor
James Smith
Harlan Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Sheridan Gibney
Screenplay
James Smith
Editor
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Harlan Thompson
Producer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Anthony Veiller
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Disputed Passage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Disputed Passage about?
A doctor's medical studies are threatened by his infatuation with a Chinese girl. The girl returns to China, but complications ensue when she runs into him in Nanking during a Japanese bombing raid.
Who directed Disputed Passage?
Disputed Passage was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Disputed Passage?
The principal cast of Disputed Passage includes Dorothy Lamour, Akim Tamiroff, John Howard, Judith Barrett, William Collier Sr..
When was Disputed Passage released and how long is it?
Disputed Passage was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Disputed Passage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Disputed Passage was composed by Friedrich Hollaender, John Leipold.
Is Disputed Passage based on a book or true story?
Disputed Passage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lloyd C. Douglas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Disputed Passage?
Disputed Passage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).