The Sun Never Sets
“A powerfully dramatic story of men of empire and the women they love...excitement, mystery, intrigue and romance...woven into a thrilling tapestry of entertainment”
Synopsis
The Randolph family have a tradition of working in the British colonial service. Clive comes home from a mission in the Gold Coast of Africa accompanied by his wife Helen. He discovers his younger brother John, is not keen on following in his footsteps. John is then persuaded to try colonial service by his grandfather. He is accompanied by Clive who has been sent to investigate the source of a series of radio broadcasts that are sewing unrest throughout the world. These may be linked to Hugo Zurof, a man plotting to rule the world.
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Eddie Hall - "The Sun Never Sets" - 1939
Type: Clip • Published 2014-12-02
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
John Randolph
Basil Rathbone
Clive Randolph
Barbara O'Neil
Helen Randolph
Lionel Atwill
Hugo Zurof
Virginia Field
Phyllis Ransome
C. Aubrey Smith
John Randolph
Melville Cooper
Cosey
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Randolph
John Burton
Simon Randolph
Arthur Mulliner
Gerald Randolph
Theodore von Eltz
Delafons
Douglas Walton
Carpenter
Cecil Kellaway
Colonial Official
Lionel Belmore
Selection Board Member #3
Sidney Bracey
Minister of Colonial Affairs
Jess Lee Brooks
Angry Heavyset Chief
Russell Burroughs
Young Candidate
Frederick Clarke
Dr. Anderson
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- W.P. Lipscomb
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Sun Never Sets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
W.P. Lipscomb, Arthur Fritz-Richards, Jerry Horwin
Frank Skinner
George Robinson
Ted J. Kent
Rowland V. Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
George Robinson
Director of Photography
W.P. Lipscomb
Screenplay
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Rowland V. Lee
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Sun Never Sets
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What is The Sun Never Sets about?
The Randolph family have a tradition of working in the British colonial service. Clive comes home from a mission in the Gold Coast of Africa accompanied by his wife Helen. He discovers his younger brother John, is not keen on following in his footsteps. John is then persuaded to try colonial service by his grandfather. He is accompanied by Clive who has been sent to investigate the source of a series of radio broadcasts that are sewing unrest throughout the world. These may be linked to Hugo Zurof, a man plotting to rule the world.
Who directed The Sun Never Sets?
The Sun Never Sets was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in The Sun Never Sets?
The principal cast of The Sun Never Sets includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone, Barbara O'Neil, Lionel Atwill, Virginia Field.
When was The Sun Never Sets released and how long is it?
The Sun Never Sets was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sun Never Sets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sun Never Sets was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sun Never Sets?
The Sun Never Sets holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).