China Doll (1958)
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- 1h 39min
- Drama, Romance
- 03 Dec 1958 (USA)
- Movie
American pilot Cliff Brandon, fighting the Japanese in China, finds himself the unintentional "owner" of a Chinese housekeeper, Shu-Jen. The unlikely couple falls in love and marries, but not without tragedy brought on by the war.
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Cast verified as complete
| Victor Mature | ... |
Capt. Cliff Brandon
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| Li Hua Li | ... |
Shu-Jen
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| Ward Bond | ... |
Father Cairns
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| Bob Mathias | ... |
Capt. Phil Gates
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| Johnny Desmond | ... |
Sgt. Steve Hill
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| Stuart Whitman | ... |
Lt. Dan O'Neill
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| Elaine Devry | ... |
Alice Nichols
(as Elaine Curtis)
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Ann McCrea | ... |
Mona Perkins
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Danny Chang | ... |
Ellington
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| Denver Pyle | ... |
Col. Wiley
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| Don 'Red' Barry | ... |
MSgt. Hal Foster
(as Donald Barry)
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| Tige Andrews | ... |
Cpl. Carlo Menotti
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Steve Mitchell | ... |
Dave Reisner
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Ken Perry | ... |
Sgt. Ernie Fleming
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Ann Paige | ... |
Sally
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| Gregg Barton | ... |
Airman
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Barry O'Hara | ... |
Soldier Asking for Translation
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Tita Aragon | ... |
Shiao-Mee Brandon (uncredited)
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Walter Bacon | ... |
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
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| Spencer Chan | ... |
Dealer (uncredited)
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W.T. Chang | ... |
Shu-Jen's Father (uncredited)
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Raoul Freeman | ... |
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
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Esther Ying Lee | ... |
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
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James B. Leong | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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King Lockwood | ... |
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
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| Lisa Lu | ... |
Tulips (uncredited)
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Mike Morelli | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Ron Nyman | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Al Roberts | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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| Cosmo Sardo | ... |
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
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| Jack Stoney | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Ralph Volkie | ... |
Gateman (uncredited)
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George Washburn | ... |
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Bill White Jr. | ... |
Forsyth - Flying Tiger (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Frank Borzage | ||
Written by
| Kitty Buhler | ... | (screenplay) |
| James Benson Nablo | ... | (story) and |
| Thomas F. Kelly | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Frank Borzage | ... | producer |
| Victor Mature | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Robert E. Morrison | ... | associate producer |
| John Wayne | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Henry Vars | ||
Cinematography by
| William H. Clothier | ... | director of photography |
Film Editing by
| Jack Murray | ||
Art Direction by
| Howard Richmond | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jack Mills | ||
Makeup Department
| Layne Britton | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Lillian Ugrin | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Gordon B. Forbes | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lew Borzage | ... | assistant director |
| Al Murphy | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Richard Siegel | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Earl Crain Sr. | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Dave Koehler | ... | special effects (as David Koehler) |
Stunts
| Fred Carson | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) / stunt double: Victor Mature (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Angela Alexander | ... | costumer |
| Wesley Jeffries | ... | costumer |
Music Department
| Henry Vars | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Catalina Lawrence | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Dale E. Bell | ... | technical advisor (as Lt. Col. Dale E. Bell) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1958) (United States) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1959) (Sweden) (theatrical)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In China gruff Air Force captain Cliff Brandon wakes up after a night of drinking to discover he has purchased the housekeeping services of comely, young Shu-Jen from her father. Disappointed by Cliff's insistence on staying out late in bars, Shu-Jen leaves for home when Cliff, made aware that she is carrying her child, finds her and marries her in a delightful traditional Chinese ceremony. Happy days are spent as Shu-Jen and her infant daughter join Cliff at a forward base until Cliff, returning from a supply-drop mission, hears the base is under attack by Japanese bombers.
Written by Doug Sederberg |
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| Taglines | From Kunming to Calcutta ... from the Himalayas to hell ... it splits the China skies with its thunder ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The female lead actress Li li hua nicknamed "Evergreen Tree" was the biggest star of the Chiness film industry during the 50s and 60s, mostly working in Hong Kong. During an interview in the 90s, she admitted that she refused to do the kissing scene that was highly publicized in the press, but not because she had the right in her contract. She said she couldn't stand the strong onion smell of the lead actor's breath. Li li hua passed away on 20 March 2017 at the age of 92. See more » |
| Goofs | China Burma India (CBI) patch is on the wrong sleeve for a few of the actors - should always be on the left sleeve. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The Way We Live (1959). See more » |
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