The Shanghai Gesture
“Mystery-lure of the Far East!”
Synopsis
A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.
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The Shanghai Gesture (1941)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-09-05
Top Cast
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Victor Mature
Doctor Omar
Ona Munson
'Mother' Gin Sling
Gene Tierney
Victoria Charteris (aka "Poppy Smith")
Walter Huston
Sir Guy Charteris
Phyllis Brooks
Dixie Pomeroy
Albert Bassermann
Van Elst
Maria Ouspenskaya
The Amah
Eric Blore
Caesar Hawkins
Ivan Lebedeff
Boris
Mike Mazurki
The Coolie
Clyde Fillmore
Percival Montgomery Howe
Grayce Hampton
Lady Blessington
Rex Evans
The Counselor
Mikhail Rasumny
The Appraiser
Michael Dalmatoff
The Bartender
Marcel Dalio
The Master of the Spinning Wheel
John Abbott
Poppy's Escort
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Josef von Sternberg, John Colton, James M. Cain, Karl Vollmöller, Geza Herczeg, Jules Furthman
- Original Score
- Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- The Shanghai Gesture
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, French, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Arnold Pressburger Films, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Josef von Sternberg, John Colton, James M. Cain, Karl Vollmöller, Geza Herczeg, Jules Furthman
Richard Hageman
Paul Ivano
Sam Winston
Arnold Pressburger, Albert de Courville
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
Sam Winston
Editor
Arnold Pressburger
Producer
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
James M. Cain
Writer
Karl Vollmöller
Writer
Albert de Courville
Producer
Josef von Sternberg
Writer
Geza Herczeg
Writer
Jules Furthman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shanghai Gesture
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shanghai Gesture about?
A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.
Who directed The Shanghai Gesture?
The Shanghai Gesture was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in The Shanghai Gesture?
The principal cast of The Shanghai Gesture includes Victor Mature, Ona Munson, Gene Tierney, Walter Huston, Phyllis Brooks.
When was The Shanghai Gesture released and how long is it?
The Shanghai Gesture was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shanghai Gesture?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shanghai Gesture was composed by Richard Hageman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shanghai Gesture?
The Shanghai Gesture holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).