Disputed Passage (1939)

A doctor's medical studies are threatened by his infatuation with a Chinese girl. The girl returns to China, but complications ensue when she runs into him in Nanking during a Japanese bombing raid.

Director:

Frank Borzage

Writers:

Lloyd C. Douglas (story), Sheridan Gibney,

Stars:

Dorothy Lamour, Akim Tamiroff, John Howard

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dorothy Lamour	...	Audrey, Hilton
Akim Tamiroff	...	Dr. 'Tubby' Foster
John Howard	...	John Wesley Beaven
Judith Barrett	...	Winifred Bane
William Collier Sr.	...	Dr. William Cunningham
Victor Varconi	...	Dr. LaFerriere
Gordon Jones	...	Bill Anderson
Keye Luke	...	Andrew Abbott
Elisabeth Risdon	...	Mrs. Cunningham
Steve Pendleton	...	Lawrence Carpenter
Billy Cook	...	Johnny Merkle
William Pawley	...	Mr. Merkle
Renie Riano	...	Landlady
Z.T. Nyi	...	Chinese Ambassador
Philip Ahn	...	Dr. Fung

Storyline

A doctor's medical studies are threatened by his infatuation with a Chinese girl. The girl returns to China, but complications ensue when she runs into him in Nanking during a Japanese bombing raid.

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Plot Keywords:

chinese | doctor | bombing

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 October 1939 (USA)

Also Known As:

A pekingi lány

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 5, 1945 with Akim Tamiroff reprising his film role.

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