The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
A boatload of Westerners is trapped in Manchuria as bandits led by Russian renegade Voronsky ravage the area. Seeking refuge in a fortified inn, the group is led by the boat's Captain Carson, who becomes involved with a woman who "belongs" to Voronsky. Carson must contend with the bandits outside and the conflicting personalities of those trapped inside the inn, as well as dealing with spies among the inn's personnel.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard EstabrookScreenplay
- Wesley RugglesDirector
Cast
- Richard DixCarson
- Gwili AndreNatascha
- Edward Everett HortonBusby
- Arline JudgeHortense O'Dare
- Zasu PittsGabby Woman
- Dudley DiggesJohnson
- C. Henry GordonVoronsky
- William OrlamondDr. Pransnitz
- Arthur StoneSholem
- Toshia MoriChinese Proprietor's Daughter
- Will StantonSailor Sam
- James WangHotel Proprietor