Shanghai Madness
“"WHO CARES FOR THE FUTURE...THERE IS NONE IN SHANGHAI"”
Synopsis
In the 1920s Pat Jackson destroys a Chinese post and is discharged from the Navy. Li Po Chang hires him to run a gunboat up the river. He drops Wildeth off at a mission for safety, but when his boat returns the mission is being attacked by communists.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Blystone
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Austin Parker, Gordon Wellesley
- Original Score
- R. H. Bassett, Louis De Francesco, J.S. Zamecnik
- Original Title
- Shanghai Madness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Blystone
Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Austin Parker, Gordon Wellesley
R. H. Bassett, Louis De Francesco, J.S. Zamecnik
Lee Garmes
Margaret Clancey, Alex Troffey
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Blystone
Director
Austin Parker
Writer
Gordon Wellesley
Writer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Margaret Clancey
Editor
Alex Troffey
Editor
R. H. Bassett
Original Music Composer
Louis De Francesco
Original Music Composer
J.S. Zamecnik
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Shanghai Madness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shanghai Madness about?
In the 1920s Pat Jackson destroys a Chinese post and is discharged from the Navy. Li Po Chang hires him to run a gunboat up the river. He drops Wildeth off at a mission for safety, but when his boat returns the mission is being attacked by communists.
Who directed Shanghai Madness?
Shanghai Madness was directed by John G. Blystone.
Who stars in Shanghai Madness?
The principal cast of Shanghai Madness includes Spencer Tracy, Fay Wray, Ralph Morgan, Eugene Pallette, Herbert Mundin.
When was Shanghai Madness released and how long is it?
Shanghai Madness was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Shanghai Madness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shanghai Madness was composed by R. H. Bassett, Louis De Francesco, J.S. Zamecnik.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shanghai Madness?
Shanghai Madness holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).