China Clipper
“THRILL TO A NEW TRIUMPH! LOVE SPANS THE PERILOUS PACIFIC!”
Synopsis
An aviator ignores skeptics to make the first commercial flight from San Francisco to China.
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China Clipper (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-28
Top Cast
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Pat O'Brien
Dave Logan
Beverly Roberts
Jean Logan
Ross Alexander
Tom Collins
Humphrey Bogart
Hap Stuart
Marie Wilson
Sunny Avery
Joseph Crehan
Jim Horn
Joe King
Mr. Pierson
Addison Richards
Mr. B.C. Hill
Ruth Robinson
Mother Brunn
Henry B. Walthall
Dad Brunn
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Radio Operator on Clipper
Lyle Moraine
Co-Pilot on Clipper
Dennis Moore
Engineer on Clipper
Wayne Morris
Navigator on Clipper
Alexander Cross
Bill Andrews
William Wright
Pilot
Kenneth Harlan
Department of Commerce Inspector
Anne Nagel
Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wead
- Original Title
- China Clipper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Frank Wead
Arthur Edeson
Owen Marks
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Enright
Director
Frank Wead
Screenplay
Owen Marks
Editor
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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 China Clipper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China Clipper about?
An aviator ignores skeptics to make the first commercial flight from San Francisco to China.
Who directed China Clipper?
China Clipper was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in China Clipper?
The principal cast of China Clipper includes Pat O'Brien, Beverly Roberts, Ross Alexander, Humphrey Bogart, Marie Wilson.
When was China Clipper released and how long is it?
China Clipper was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China Clipper?
China Clipper holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).