Window to America
美國之窗
Synopsis
A New York City businessman meets a window washer hoping to commit suicide and decides to market his grief to the highest bidder in this acidic satire on American capitalism, one made even more memorable by the fact that the entire “American” cast are Chinese actors in whiteface. The greedy Mr. Butler (Shi Hui) convinces the suicidal “Charley” that he might as well endorse some cigarettes as he jumps out of his office window, and maybe wear a particular suit too. A true cinematic oddity, this Korean War–era propaganda piece is a satire that Frank Tashlin could envy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shi Hui, Huang Zuolin, Ye Ming, Yu Zhongying
- Screenplay & Story
- Huang Zuolin
- Original Title
- 美國之窗
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Wenhua Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shi Hui, Huang Zuolin, Ye Ming, Yu Zhongying
Huang Zuolin
Huang Shaofen
Department Leadership Roster
Shi Hui
Director
Huang Zuolin
Director
Huang Zuolin
Writer
Huang Shaofen
Director of Photography
Ye Ming
Director
Yu Zhongying
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Window to America
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What is Window to America about?
A New York City businessman meets a window washer hoping to commit suicide and decides to market his grief to the highest bidder in this acidic satire on American capitalism, one made even more memorable by the fact that the entire “American” cast are Chinese actors in whiteface. The greedy Mr. Butler (Shi Hui) convinces the suicidal “Charley” that he might as well endorse some cigarettes as he jumps out of his office window, and maybe wear a particular suit too. A true cinematic oddity, this Korean War–era propaganda piece is a satire that Frank Tashlin could envy.
Who directed Window to America?
Window to America was directed by Shi Hui, Huang Zuolin, Ye Ming, Yu Zhongying.
Who stars in Window to America?
The principal cast of Window to America includes Yu Fei, Shi Hui, Chen Shu, Hong Xia, Tian Zhendong.
When was Window to America released and how long is it?
Window to America was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.