Thundergate
Synopsis
Robert Wells is an American born in China who, unbeknownst to him, has an Oriental half-brother. Wells' uncle sends him to help Ray Williams build bridges in China. Williams is in league with Chinese reactionaries and he discredits Wells by turning him into a drug addict. Wells eventually becomes an outcast and is in a stupor when he is found by his half-brother, Kong Sue, the son of the Lord of Thundergate, a powerful Mandarin reactionary.
Top Cast
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Owen Moore
Robert Wells / Kong Sur
Virginia Brown Faire
Ellen Ainsmith / Jen Jue
Edwin B. Tilton
James Sanderson (as Edwin Booth Tilton)
Sylvia Breamer
Alberta Hayward
Robert McKim
Ray Williams
Richard Cummings
Jim Davis
W.E. Dyer
Mike
Tully Marshall
Suen Tung
Tote Du Crow
Yuen Kai
Ynez Seabury
Mey Wang
Willie Fung
Minor Role (uncredited)
Bernard Siegel
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph De Grasse
- Screenplay & Story
- Perry N. Vekroff, Sydney Herschel Small
- Original Title
- Thundergate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph De Grasse
Perry N. Vekroff, Sydney Herschel Small
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph De Grasse
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thundergate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thundergate about?
Robert Wells is an American born in China who, unbeknownst to him, has an Oriental half-brother. Wells' uncle sends him to help Ray Williams build bridges in China. Williams is in league with Chinese reactionaries and he discredits Wells by turning him into a drug addict. Wells eventually becomes an outcast and is in a stupor when he is found by his half-brother, Kong Sue, the son of the Lord of Thundergate, a powerful Mandarin reactionary.
Who directed Thundergate?
Thundergate was directed by Joseph De Grasse.
Who stars in Thundergate?
The principal cast of Thundergate includes Owen Moore, Virginia Brown Faire, Edwin B. Tilton, Sylvia Breamer, Robert McKim.
When was Thundergate released and how long is it?
Thundergate was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.