The Road to Mandalay
“East meets West -- you'll meet thrills such as you've never imagined possible in this powerful film, Chaney's greatest role!”
Synopsis
Singapore Joe is a captain onboard a ship bound for Mandalay with his wife, who lies gravely ill in her cabin. His wife dies giving birth to a daughter, and the Captain leaves the child in the care of his brother Father James, a priest who raises the girl as his own. 20 years pass, and the captain is now a hardened criminal with a blind eye who runs a Singapore brothel alongside a vile Chinese associate.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman J. Mankiewicz, Tod Browning
- Original Title
- The Road to Mandalay
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tod Browning
Herman J. Mankiewicz, Tod Browning
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Tod Browning
Director
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road to Mandalay
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Road to Mandalay about?
Singapore Joe is a captain onboard a ship bound for Mandalay with his wife, who lies gravely ill in her cabin. His wife dies giving birth to a daughter, and the Captain leaves the child in the care of his brother Father James, a priest who raises the girl as his own. 20 years pass, and the captain is now a hardened criminal with a blind eye who runs a Singapore brothel alongside a vile Chinese associate.
Who directed The Road to Mandalay?
The Road to Mandalay was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Road to Mandalay?
The principal cast of The Road to Mandalay includes Lon Chaney, Lois Moran, Owen Moore, Henry B. Walthall, John George.
When was The Road to Mandalay released and how long is it?
The Road to Mandalay was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.