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Clive of India (1935)

APPROVED 94 min  -  Action | Adventure | Biography  -   25 January 1935 (USA)
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In the mid-1700's the East India Company has power over commerce on the sub-continent, with the blessings of the British government... See full summary »

Writers:

W.P. Lipscomb (screenplay), R.J. Minney (screenplay), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ronald Colman ...
Loretta Young ...
Margaret Maskelyne Clive
Colin Clive ...
Capt. Johnstone
Francis Lister Francis Lister ...
Edmund Maskelyne
C. Aubrey Smith ...
Prime Minister
Cesar Romero ...
Mir Jaffar
Montagu Love Montagu Love ...
Governor Pigot (as Montague Love)
Lumsden Hare Lumsden Hare ...
Sergeant Clark
Ferdinand Munier Ferdinand Munier ...
Admiral Watson
Gilbert Emery Gilbert Emery ...
Mr. Sullivan
Leo G. Carroll Leo G. Carroll ...
Mr. Manning
Etienne Girardot Etienne Girardot ...
Mr. Warburton
Robert Greig Robert Greig ...
Mr. Pemberton
Mischa Auer Mischa Auer ...
Suraj Ud Dowlah
Ferdinand Gottschalk Ferdinand Gottschalk ...
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Storyline

In the mid-1700's the East India Company has power over commerce on the sub-continent, with the blessings of the British government. A clerk in the company, Robert Clive, is frustrated by his lack of advancement, and transfers to the military arm of the company, where he excels. Clive's leadership and gift for manipulation strengthen England's hold over India and lead to personal wealth, which is often threatened by the enemies he makes along the way. Written by Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

India | Gift | Clerk | England | Military  | See more »

Taglines:

Adventure to make your heart pound! Romance that will quicken your pulse! Gallantry that will live evermore! See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Biography | Drama | History | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Kampf um Indien See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(FMC Library Print) (copyright length)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Although not specifically stated in the credits, the movie was based on the 1931 book, "Clive" by R.J. Minney and the 1933 play "Clive of India" by W.P. Lipscomb and R.J. Minney. The play opened in Great Hucklow, Derbyshire, England, UK on 27 March 1933. Darryl F. Zanuck saw the play in London, bought the rights and brought the two authors to Hollywood to write the screenplay. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Practically Yours (1944) See more »

Soundtracks

"Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes"
(uncredited)
Music by R. Melish (1780 ?)
Played often in the score as a love theme See more »