A Passport to Hell
Synopsis
Just prior to the outbreak of World War I, in the British West African town of Akkra, English woman Myra Carson becomes involved in a scandal and is deported. While Myra's ship is docked at Duala, in German West Africa, the war breaks out and she finds herself facing internment by the Germans.
Top Cast
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Elissa Landi
Myra Carson
Paul Lukas
Lt. Kurt Kurtoff
Warner Oland
Baron von Sydow, Police Commandant
Alexander Kirkland
Lt. Erich von Sydow
Donald Crisp
Sgt. Snyder
Earle Foxe
Purser
Yola d'Avril
Rosita (as Yola D'Avril)
Ivan F. Simpson
Simms
Eva Dennison
Mrs. Butterworth
Wilhelm von Brincken
Officer
Anders Van Haden
Immigration Officer
Bert Sprotte
Hotel Proprietor
John Lester Johnson
Zakka
Vera Morrison
Sheba
Herman Bing
Barfly
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Gordon, Harry Hervey, Bradley King
- Original Title
- A Passport to Hell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Leon Gordon, Harry Hervey, Bradley King
John F. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
Leon Gordon
Writer
Frank Lloyd
Director
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Bradley King
Writer
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 A Passport to Hell
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What is A Passport to Hell about?
Just prior to the outbreak of World War I, in the British West African town of Akkra, English woman Myra Carson becomes involved in a scandal and is deported. While Myra's ship is docked at Duala, in German West Africa, the war breaks out and she finds herself facing internment by the Germans.
Who directed A Passport to Hell?
A Passport to Hell was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in A Passport to Hell?
The principal cast of A Passport to Hell includes Elissa Landi, Paul Lukas, Warner Oland, Alexander Kirkland, Donald Crisp.
When was A Passport to Hell released and how long is it?
A Passport to Hell was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Passport to Hell?
A Passport to Hell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).