War Correspondent
“ROMANTIC DRAMA OF A WOMAN --- AND TWO MEN WHO MADE A RACKET OF THE CHINESE WAR AND LOVE!”
Synopsis
In this war drama, a brave reporter tries to remain detached while covering the war in Shanghai. While there, he falls for an ex-streetwalker, but must compete with a mercenary pilot for her love. By the end, the correspondent loses his objectivity after he helps the pilot save the woman from the enemy. The rescue costs the pilot his life.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Jim Kenyon
Ralph Graves
Franklyn Bennett
Lila Lee
Julie March
Victor Wong
Wu Sun
Tetsu Komai
Fang
Chester Gan
Bandit (uncredited)
Richard Loo
Bandit (uncredited)
William V. Mong
Man with Marked Shoe (uncredited)
Miki Morita
Bandit (uncredited)
Otto Yamaoka
Bandit (uncredited)
Luke Chan
Bandit (uncredited)
James Wang
Bandit (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Sloane
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Swerling, Keene Thompson
- Original Title
- War Correspondent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Sloane
Jo Swerling, Keene Thompson
Benjamin H. Kline
Gene Havlick
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sloane
Director
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Gene Havlick
Editor
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 War Correspondent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is War Correspondent about?
In this war drama, a brave reporter tries to remain detached while covering the war in Shanghai. While there, he falls for an ex-streetwalker, but must compete with a mercenary pilot for her love. By the end, the correspondent loses his objectivity after he helps the pilot save the woman from the enemy. The rescue costs the pilot his life.
Who directed War Correspondent?
War Correspondent was directed by Paul Sloane.
Who stars in War Correspondent?
The principal cast of War Correspondent includes Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Lila Lee, Victor Wong, Tetsu Komai.
When was War Correspondent released and how long is it?
War Correspondent was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for War Correspondent?
War Correspondent holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).