Son of India
“How could she resist him? handsome-wealthy-daring. He fought like a tiger-loved like a poet-”
Synopsis
An Indian jewel merchant goes from penniless to wealthy in this story about gratitude.
Top Cast
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Ramon Novarro
Karim
Conrad Nagel
William Darsay
Marjorie Rambeau
Mrs. Darsay
Madge Evans
Janice
C. Aubrey Smith
Dr. Wallace
Mitchell Lewis
Hamid
John Miljan
Juggat
Nigel De Brulier
Rao Rama
Gerald Barry
Janice's Admirer (uncredited)
Katherine DeMille
Karim's Servant Amah (uncredited)
Ann Dvorak
Dancer (uncredited)
John George
Beggar (uncredited)
Otto Hoffman
Jeweler (uncredited)
Noble Johnson
Guard (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
Maitre d' (uncredited)
Frank Lackteen
Bandit with Juggat (uncredited)
William Stack
Polo Club President (uncredited)
Ellinor Vanderveer
Polo Club Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Feyder
- Screenplay & Story
- Francis Marion Crawford, Ernest Vajda, Claudine West
- Original Title
- Son of India
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Feyder
Francis Marion Crawford, Ernest Vajda, Claudine West
Harold Rosson
Conrad A. Nervig
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Feyder
Director
Ernest Vajda
Writer
Claudine West
Writer
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
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 Son of India
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Son of India about?
An Indian jewel merchant goes from penniless to wealthy in this story about gratitude.
Who directed Son of India?
Son of India was directed by Jacques Feyder.
Who stars in Son of India?
The principal cast of Son of India includes Ramon Novarro, Conrad Nagel, Marjorie Rambeau, Madge Evans, C. Aubrey Smith.
When was Son of India released and how long is it?
Son of India was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is Son of India based on a book or true story?
Son of India is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Marion Crawford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Son of India?
Son of India holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).