The Bitter Tea of General Yen
“They found a love they dared not touch!”
Synopsis
Shanghai, China, the 1920s. In the midst of a bloody civil war, General Yen, a ruthless warlord, rescues Megan Davis —who was about to marry a missionary— from certain death amid the chaos.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward E. Paramore Jr.
- Original Score
- W. Franke Harling
- Original Title
- The Bitter Tea of General Yen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Edward E. Paramore Jr., Grace Zaring Stone
W. Franke Harling
Joseph Walker
Edward Curtiss
Frank Capra
Department Leadership Roster
W. Franke Harling
Original Music Composer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Frank Capra
Director
Edward E. Paramore Jr.
Screenplay
Frank Capra
Producer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bitter Tea of General Yen
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What is The Bitter Tea of General Yen about?
Shanghai, China, the 1920s. In the midst of a bloody civil war, General Yen, a ruthless warlord, rescues Megan Davis —who was about to marry a missionary— from certain death amid the chaos.
Who directed The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
The Bitter Tea of General Yen was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
The principal cast of The Bitter Tea of General Yen includes Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori, Walter Connolly, Gavin Gordon.
When was The Bitter Tea of General Yen released and how long is it?
The Bitter Tea of General Yen was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bitter Tea of General Yen was composed by W. Franke Harling.