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Director:
Alfred E. Green
Writers:
William Archer (play)
Julien Josephson (writer)
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Release Date:
13 February 1930 (USA) more
Genre:
Adventure more
Plot:
An airplane carrying three Brits--Major Crespin, his wife Lucille, and Dr. Trahern--crash lands in the kingdom of Rukh... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
User Comments:
Closing line more (3 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
George Arliss ... The Raja of Rukh
Ralph Forbes ... Dr. Basil Traherne
H.B. Warner ... Major Crespin
Alice Joyce ... Lucilla Crespin
Ivan F. Simpson ... Watkins (as Ivan Simpson)
Reginald Sheffield ... Lt. Cardew (as Reggy Sheffield)
Betty Boyd ... An Ayah
Nigel De Brulier ... Temple Priest
David Tearle ... High Priest
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Additional Details

Runtime:
73 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Vitaphone (Western Electric Sound System)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Originally released with sound on disc, sound on film was added at a later date, resulting in the left side of the image in surviving prints noticeably cropped in order to provide space on which to accommodate the soundtrack. more
Movie Connections:
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Closing line, 4 October 2008
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Author: franklyn21 from United States

I was nine years old when I saw this movie. I have re-read your synopsis and it validates every item in my memory. I characterized George Arliss in this role as the 'poobah' of his kingdom.

When the British warships' longboats pull away toward their ship, Geroge is on a promontory overlooking the scene. He had just unsuccessfully bargained for keeping the girl and giving the pilot and the Dr. back to the Brits.

With a final sigh, I recall the movie's closing line as he states, "Well, she probably would have been a lot of trouble anyway."

Even a nine year old could appreciate that line and the resignation in which he delivered it. That line has been a friend for my entire life and I am now 87. I learned from your summary that George died on Feb. 5 ,my birthday. I also learned to appreciate British character actors.

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