China Seas
Synopsis
Captain Alan Gaskell sails the perilous waters between Hong Kong and Singapore with a secret cargo: a fortune in British gold. That's not the only risky cargo he carries; both his fiery mistress and his refined fiancee are aboard!
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China Seas (1935) Official Trailer - Clark Gable, Jean Harlow Movie HDq
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-27
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Cpt Alan Gaskell
Jean Harlow
Dolly 'China Doll' Portland
Wallace Beery
Jamesy MacArdle
Lewis Stone
Tom Davids
Rosalind Russell
Sybil Barclay
Dudley Digges
Dawson
C. Aubrey Smith
Sir Guy Wilmerding
Robert Benchley
Charlie McCaleb
William Henry
Rockwell
Liev De Maigret
Mrs. Vollberg
Lilian Bond
Mrs. Timmons
Edward Brophy
Wilbur Timmons
Soo Yong
Yu-Lan
Carol Ann Beery
Carol Ann
Akim Tamiroff
Paul Romanoff
Ivan Lebedeff
Ngah
Emily Fitzroy
Mrs. Higgins (uncredited)
Hattie McDaniel
Isabel McCarthy, Dolly's Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman, James Kevin McGuinness, John Lee Mahin
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- China Seas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tay Garnett
Jules Furthman, James Kevin McGuinness, John Lee Mahin, Crosbie Garstin, Maurice Revnes, Paul Hervey Fox, Paul Bern, Monckton Hoffe
Herbert Stothart
Ray June, Clyde De Vinna
William LeVanway
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Furthman
Screenplay
James Kevin McGuinness
Screenplay
Tay Garnett
Director
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Adrian
Costume Design
Ray June
Director of Photography
William LeVanway
Editor
Maurice Revnes
Writer
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Monckton Hoffe
Writer
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Seas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China Seas about?
Captain Alan Gaskell sails the perilous waters between Hong Kong and Singapore with a secret cargo: a fortune in British gold. That's not the only risky cargo he carries; both his fiery mistress and his refined fiancee are aboard!
Who directed China Seas?
China Seas was directed by Tay Garnett.
Who stars in China Seas?
The principal cast of China Seas includes Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Rosalind Russell.
When was China Seas released and how long is it?
China Seas was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for China Seas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China Seas was composed by Herbert Stothart.
Is China Seas based on a book or true story?
China Seas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Crosbie Garstin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for China Seas?
China Seas holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).