The Shanghai Drama
Le Drame de Shanghaï
Synopsis
A Russian emigrant sings in a Shanghai nightclub under the assumed name of Kay Murphy. All she dreams of is a peaceful life with her daughter Vera. But this is only a pipe dream as she has been forced by her former lover Ivan to work for a secret criminal organization, "The Black Dragon". Vera, who studies in a Hong Kong boarding-school, knows nothing about her mother's past. When Ivan, who is also Vera's father, resurfaces and blackmails Kay, the young woman is determined to fight back...
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Louis Jouvet
Ivan
Raymond Rouleau
Franchon
Suzanne Desprès
Nina
Valéry Inkijinoff
Lee Pang
Dorville
Big-Bill
André Alerme
Mac Tavish
Élina Labourdette
Vera
Robert Manuel
Attacked customer
Mila Parély
Captain of the girls
Suzanne Desprès
Governess Niania
Christl Mardayn
Mrs. Blonski / singer Kay Murphy
Gabrielle Dorziat
College director
Marcel Lupovici
Black Serpent slayer
Gaby André
Friend of Véra (uncredited)
Valentine Camax
Traveler (uncredited)
Janine Darcey
Student of the institution (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hainan Island International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 10, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- G.W. Pabst
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman G. Weinberg, Henri Jeanson, Alexandre Arnoux, Oscar Paul Gilbert, Léo Lania
- Original Score
- Ralph Erwin
- Original Title
- Le Drame de Shanghaï
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- TEOREMA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.W. Pabst
Herman G. Weinberg, Henri Jeanson, Alexandre Arnoux, Oscar Paul Gilbert, Léo Lania
Ralph Erwin
Curt Courant, Eugen Schüfftan
Louisette Hautecœur, Jean Oser
Romain Pinès
Department Leadership Roster
G.W. Pabst
Director
Guy de Gastyne
Production Design
Andrej Andrejew
Production Design
Georges Annenkov
Costume Design
Herman G. Weinberg
Writer
Curt Courant
Director of Photography
Eugen Schüfftan
Director of Photography
Ralph Erwin
Original Music Composer
Louisette Hautecœur
Editor
Alexandre Arnoux
Writer
Jean Oser
Editor
Romain Pinès
Producer
Léo Lania
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shanghai Drama
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What is The Shanghai Drama about?
A Russian emigrant sings in a Shanghai nightclub under the assumed name of Kay Murphy. All she dreams of is a peaceful life with her daughter Vera. But this is only a pipe dream as she has been forced by her former lover Ivan to work for a secret criminal organization, "The Black Dragon". Vera, who studies in a Hong Kong boarding-school, knows nothing about her mother's past. When Ivan, who is also Vera's father, resurfaces and blackmails Kay, the young woman is determined to fight back...
Who directed The Shanghai Drama?
The Shanghai Drama was directed by G.W. Pabst.
Who stars in The Shanghai Drama?
The principal cast of The Shanghai Drama includes Louis Jouvet, Raymond Rouleau, Suzanne Desprès, Valéry Inkijinoff, Dorville.
When was The Shanghai Drama released and how long is it?
The Shanghai Drama was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shanghai Drama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shanghai Drama was composed by Ralph Erwin.