Mandarin's Gold
Synopsis
In China, a boy reads a legend about a mysterious woman's power over a wealthy Mandarin prince. In New York, Betty Cardon, a social butterfly, disregards her husband Blair's order to stop gambling their money at bridge, and finds herself in debt to Geoffrey North, who, encouraged by her flirting, now wants sexual payment. Cherry Blossom, a Chinese girl who refuses to be sold by her father to the brutal Li Hsun, a wealthy Mandarin, hides in Betty's home after Betty's friend, Susan Pettigrew, a mission worker, introduces them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oscar Apfel
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucien Hubbard, Philip Lonergan
- Original Title
- Mandarin's Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- World Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oscar Apfel
Lucien Hubbard, Philip Lonergan
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Apfel
Director
Lucien Hubbard
Writer
Philip Lonergan
Writer
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What is Mandarin's Gold about?
In China, a boy reads a legend about a mysterious woman's power over a wealthy Mandarin prince. In New York, Betty Cardon, a social butterfly, disregards her husband Blair's order to stop gambling their money at bridge, and finds herself in debt to Geoffrey North, who, encouraged by her flirting, now wants sexual payment. Cherry Blossom, a Chinese girl who refuses to be sold by her father to the brutal Li Hsun, a wealthy Mandarin, hides in Betty's home after Betty's friend, Susan Pettigrew, a mission worker, introduces them.
Who directed Mandarin's Gold?
Mandarin's Gold was directed by Oscar Apfel.
Who stars in Mandarin's Gold?
The principal cast of Mandarin's Gold includes Kitty Gordon, Irving Cummings, George MacQuarrie, Marguerite Gale, Warner Oland.
When was Mandarin's Gold released and how long is it?
Mandarin's Gold was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.