Broke in China
Synopsis
Donald Drake, a deep sea gondolier ex soda jerk, arrives at the All Nation Cafe in Shanghai. The proprietor believes he's a penniless ne'er-do-well - which he is - but he unexpectedly comes into a small windfall. So the proprietor orders slightly rough around the edges Maud and Mollie, two of his American good time girls working their way around the world, to get him to spend all his money while there. As Donald ends up telling the two good time girls his life story - most specifically about the blonde he let slip through his fingers, she who was the love of his life - a few revelations and the errant coin he left at the roulette wheel betting table change his life.
Top Cast
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Ben Turpin
Donald Drake
Louise Carver
Maud - the Saloon Girl
Alice Belcher
Mollie - the Saloon Girl
Ruth Taylor
Ruth - Donald's Sweetheart
Andy Clyde
Ruth's Father
Kathrin Clare Ward
Ruth's Mother
Dan Maines
Donald's Sailor Buddy
William McCall
Proprietor of All Nations Café
Tiny Ward
Big Chinese Waiter
Dave Morris
Croupier
Roger Moore
Ruth's Sweetheart
Bud Ross
Singer With Toupee
Irving Bacon
Military Officer
Ronald Tilley
Minister
George Gray
Photographer
Hubert Diltz
Man with Photographer
Thelma Hill
Minor Role
Jack Murphy
Smoker with Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- George Jeske, Harry McCoy, Jefferson Moffitt
- Original Title
- Broke in China
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
George Jeske, Harry McCoy, Jefferson Moffitt
William Hornbeck
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Director
George Jeske
Writer
Harry McCoy
Writer
Jefferson Moffitt
Writer
Mack Sennett
Producer
William Hornbeck
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broke in China
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What is Broke in China about?
Donald Drake, a deep sea gondolier ex soda jerk, arrives at the All Nation Cafe in Shanghai. The proprietor believes he's a penniless ne'er-do-well - which he is - but he unexpectedly comes into a small windfall. So the proprietor orders slightly rough around the edges Maud and Mollie, two of his American good time girls working their way around the world, to get him to spend all his money while there. As Donald ends up telling the two good time girls his life story - most specifically about the blonde he let slip through his fingers, she who was the love of his life - a few revelations and the errant coin he left at the roulette wheel betting table change his life.
Who directed Broke in China?
Broke in China was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in Broke in China?
The principal cast of Broke in China includes Ben Turpin, Louise Carver, Alice Belcher, Ruth Taylor, Andy Clyde.
When was Broke in China released and how long is it?
Broke in China was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 20m.