Java Head
Synopsis
The port city of Bristol, England, in the 1800s is home to Java Head, a sailing ship line company. The owner has two sons. One, a handsome seafarer, is in love with a local girl, but cannot marry her due to a long-running feud between their fathers. After a lengthy voyage, he returns with a very exotic, noble Chinese wife, which scandalizes the conservative town. His other son, a "landlubber", seeks to convert to steamships, to the disgust of his father. Even worse, he is secretly dealing in contraband.
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Elizabeth Allan
Nettie Vollar
Anna May Wong
Princess Taou Yuen
John Loder
Gerrit Ammidon
Edmund Gwenn
Jeremy Ammidon
Ralph Richardson
William Ammidon
Herbert Lomas
Barzil Dunsack
George Curzon
Edward Dunsack
John Marriner
John Stone
Grey Blake
Roger Brevard (as Gray Blake)
Roy Emerton
Broadrick
Amy Brandon Thomas
Rhoda Ammidon
Frances Carson
Kate Vollar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Walter Ruben, Thorold Dickinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Wellesley, Martin Brown
- Original Title
- Java Head
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Associated Talking Pictures (ATP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Walter Ruben, Thorold Dickinson
Gordon Wellesley, Martin Brown, Joseph Hergesheimer
Department Leadership Roster
J. Walter Ruben
Director
Thorold Dickinson
Director
Gordon Wellesley
Screenplay
Martin Brown
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Java Head
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What is Java Head about?
The port city of Bristol, England, in the 1800s is home to Java Head, a sailing ship line company. The owner has two sons. One, a handsome seafarer, is in love with a local girl, but cannot marry her due to a long-running feud between their fathers. After a lengthy voyage, he returns with a very exotic, noble Chinese wife, which scandalizes the conservative town. His other son, a "landlubber", seeks to convert to steamships, to the disgust of his father. Even worse, he is secretly dealing in contraband.
Who directed Java Head?
Java Head was directed by J. Walter Ruben, Thorold Dickinson.
Who stars in Java Head?
The principal cast of Java Head includes Elizabeth Allan, Anna May Wong, John Loder, Edmund Gwenn, Ralph Richardson.
When was Java Head released and how long is it?
Java Head was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is Java Head based on a book or true story?
Java Head is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Hergesheimer".