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  • The Shanghai Gesture (1941)
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    95 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
The Shanghai Gesture (1941)
Approved
95 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

In Shanghai, dragon lady 'Mother' Gin Sling operates a gambling house for wealthy patrons but she clashes with influential land developer Sir Guy Charteris who wants to put her out of business.
Writers
Josef von Sternberg (adaptation) | Geza Herczeg (collaborator for adaptation) | Jules Furthman (collaborator for adaptation) | John Colton (play)
Composer
Cinematographer
Paul Ivano (photography)
Editor
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Release date
Jan 15, 1942 (United States)

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Cast

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36 cast members
Name Known for
Walter Huston
Sir Guy Charteris Sir Guy Charteris   See fewer
Victor Mature
Doctor Omar Doctor Omar   See fewer
Ona Munson
'Mother' Gin Sling 'Mother' Gin Sling   See fewer
Phyllis Brooks
The Chorus Girl The Chorus Girl   See fewer
Albert Bassermann
The Commissioner The Commissioner   See fewer
Maria Ouspenskaya
The Amah The Amah   See fewer
Eric Blore
The Bookkeeper The Bookkeeper   See fewer
Ivan Lebedeff
The Gambler The Gambler   See fewer
Mike Mazurki
The Coolie The Coolie   See fewer
Clyde Fillmore
The Comprador The Comprador   See fewer
Grayce Hampton
The Social Leader The Social Leader   See fewer
Rex Evans
The Counselor The Counselor   See fewer
Mikhail Rasumny
The Appraiser (as Mikhail Rasumni) The Appraiser (as Mikhail Rasumni)   See fewer
Michael Dalmatoff
The Bartender (as Michael Delmatoff) The Bartender (as Michael Delmatoff)   See fewer
Marcel Dalio
The Master of the Spinning Wheel The Master of the Spinning Wheel   See fewer
John Abbott
Poppy's Escort (uncredited) Poppy's Escort (uncredited)   See fewer
Enrique Acosta
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Mimi Aguglia
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
William Begg
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Brooks Benedict
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Bradley
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Jean De Briac
De Micheaux (uncredited) De Micheaux (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Deery
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Steven Geray
Man in Casino Helping Boris (uncredited) Man in Casino Helping Boris (uncredited)   See fewer
Roland Got
Kim Chee (uncredited) Kim Chee (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Harris
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Leyland Hodgson
Ryerson (uncredited) Ryerson (uncredited)   See fewer
Allen Marlow
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Mayne
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Moy Ming
Elderly Chinese Man (uncredited) Elderly Chinese Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Edmund Mortimer
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Manuel París
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Albert Pollet
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Emil Rameau
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Count Stefenelli
Casino Patron (uncredited) Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
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