China Passage
“Trapped by Shanghai's Diamond Smugglers!”
Synopsis
Americans Tommy Baldwin and Joe Dugan are hired to transport a fabulous diamond from Shanghai to San Francisco. They will be paid handsomely on success or killed on failure. The diamond is stolen as they take possession of it.
Top Cast
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Constance Worth
Jane Dunn
Vinton Hayworth
Tommy Baldwin
Leslie Fenton
Anthony Durand
Gordon Jones
Joe Dugan
Alec Craig
Harvey Dinwiddle
Dick Elliott
Philip Burton
Frank M. Thomas
Captain Williams
George Irving
Dr. Sibley
Billy Gilbert
Bartender
Joyce Compton
Elaine Gentry
Philip Ahn
Fang Tu
Lotus Long
Lia Sen
Huntley Gordon
Arthur Trent
Anita Colby
Nurse (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Passenger at Captain's Table (uncredited)
Tetsu Komai
Wong (uncredited)
Lotus Liu
Yo Ling (uncredited)
Moy Ming
Chang (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Killy
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund L. Hartmann, J. Robert Bren
- Original Title
- China Passage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Killy
Edmund L. Hartmann, J. Robert Bren, Taylor Caven, Philip G. Epstein
Nicholas Musuraca
Desmond Marquette
Samuel J. Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Killy
Director
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
J. Robert Bren
Screenplay
Philip G. Epstein
Writer
Desmond Marquette
Editor
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 China Passage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China Passage about?
Americans Tommy Baldwin and Joe Dugan are hired to transport a fabulous diamond from Shanghai to San Francisco. They will be paid handsomely on success or killed on failure. The diamond is stolen as they take possession of it.
Who directed China Passage?
China Passage was directed by Edward Killy.
Who stars in China Passage?
The principal cast of China Passage includes Constance Worth, Vinton Hayworth, Leslie Fenton, Gordon Jones, Alec Craig.
When was China Passage released and how long is it?
China Passage was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China Passage?
China Passage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).