The Cup of Life
“A Thrilling Story of the Pearl Smugglers of Old Singapore”
Synopsis
Infamous Singapore smuggler Bully Brand possess a beautiful pearl necklace that is desired by Chinese merchant Chan Chang for his daughter Pain, a young white girl he had adopted. Warren Bradford, Brand's ward, returns from college and falls in love with Chang's daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rowland V. Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Wilson, Joseph F. Poland
- Original Title
- The Cup of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Thomas H. Ince Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rowland V. Lee
Carey Wilson, Joseph F. Poland
Department Leadership Roster
Rowland V. Lee
Director
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 The Cup of Life
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What is The Cup of Life about?
Infamous Singapore smuggler Bully Brand possess a beautiful pearl necklace that is desired by Chinese merchant Chan Chang for his daughter Pain, a young white girl he had adopted. Warren Bradford, Brand's ward, returns from college and falls in love with Chang's daughter.
Who directed The Cup of Life?
The Cup of Life was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
Who stars in The Cup of Life?
The principal cast of The Cup of Life includes Niles Welch, Madge Bellamy, Hobart Bosworth, Tully Marshall, Monte Collins.
When was The Cup of Life released and how long is it?
The Cup of Life was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cup of Life?
The Cup of Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).