Oil for the Lamps of China
“The FLAMING HELL OF THE LAST FRONTIER”
Synopsis
An American oil company representative risks sacrificing his marriage for his career in the rural lands of China.
Top Cast
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Pat O'Brien
Stephen Chase
Josephine Hutchinson
Hester Adams Chase
Jean Muir
Alice Wellman
Lyle Talbot
Jim
Arthur Byron
No. 1 Boss
John Eldredge
Don Wellman
Donald Crisp
J.T. McCarger
Willie Fung
Kin
Tetsu Komai
Ho
Henry O'Neill
Edward Hartford
Ronnie Cosby
Bunsy Wellman
William B. Davidson
E.H. Swaley
George Meeker
Bill Kendall
Joseph Crehan
Clements
Christian Rub
Dr. Jorgen
Willard Robertson
Speaker
Edward McWade
Dan
Florence Fair
Miss Cunningham - Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Laird Doyle
- Original Title
- Oil for the Lamps of China
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Laird Doyle, Alice Tisdale Hobart
Department Leadership Roster
Laird Doyle
Screenplay
Alice Tisdale Hobart
Writer
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oil for the Lamps of China
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What is Oil for the Lamps of China about?
An American oil company representative risks sacrificing his marriage for his career in the rural lands of China.
Who directed Oil for the Lamps of China?
Oil for the Lamps of China was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in Oil for the Lamps of China?
The principal cast of Oil for the Lamps of China includes Pat O'Brien, Josephine Hutchinson, Jean Muir, Lyle Talbot, Arthur Byron.
When was Oil for the Lamps of China released and how long is it?
Oil for the Lamps of China was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.