Woman of Malacca
La Dame de Malacca
Synopsis
Unhappy with her humdrum life as a provincial schoolteacher, Audrey Greenwood marries Major Carter, an officer in the British Army whom she does not love. Not long after the wedding Carter is on his way to Malaysia, accompanied by his wife, to take up a post in the British colony. During the long sea voyage, Audrey becomes acquainted with the handsome Prince Selim, the heir to the Malaysian throne. Life in the province of Malacca soon proves disagreeable to the free-spirited Englishwoman and she becomes a social outcast when her amorous affair with the prince is discovered.
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Edwige Feuillère
Audrey Greenwood
Pierre Richard-Willm
Prince Selim
Betty Daussmond
Lady Muriel Lyndstone
Jacques Copeau
Lord Brandmore
Gabrielle Dorziat
Lady Patricia Brandmore
Jean Debucourt
Sir Eric Temple
Jean Wall
Major Carter
William Aguet
Gérald
René Bergeron
Doctor
Magdeleine Bérubet
Mademoiselle Tramont
Marthe Mellot
Sub-mistress of the Tramont Institute
Charlotte Clasis
Friend of Audrey
Tran-Van
A Malay
Robert Ozanne
Journalist
René Fleur
Journalist
Colette Proust
English lady
Liliane Lesaffre
Lady Johnson
Ky Duyen
Japanese
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Allégret
- Original Title
- La Dame de Malacca
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Régina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Allégret
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Allégret
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Woman of Malacca about?
Unhappy with her humdrum life as a provincial schoolteacher, Audrey Greenwood marries Major Carter, an officer in the British Army whom she does not love. Not long after the wedding Carter is on his way to Malaysia, accompanied by his wife, to take up a post in the British colony. During the long sea voyage, Audrey becomes acquainted with the handsome Prince Selim, the heir to the Malaysian throne. Life in the province of Malacca soon proves disagreeable to the free-spirited Englishwoman and she becomes a social outcast when her amorous affair with the prince is discovered.
Who directed Woman of Malacca?
Woman of Malacca was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in Woman of Malacca?
The principal cast of Woman of Malacca includes Edwige Feuillère, Pierre Richard-Willm, Betty Daussmond, Jacques Copeau, Gabrielle Dorziat.
When was Woman of Malacca released and how long is it?
Woman of Malacca was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Woman of Malacca?
Woman of Malacca holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).