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Shadows of the Orient (1935): Cast

Shadows of the Orient (1935) movie poster

Shadows of the Orient is a 1935 action drama directed by Burt P. Lynwood, starring J. Farrell MacDonald as Inspector Sullivan, Regis Toomey and Kit Guard. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.

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Shadows of the Orient (1935) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 9m (69 min)
Director
Burt P. Lynwood
Genres
Drama , Action , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Shadows of the Orient About?

The premise of Shadows of the Orient without spoilers.

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Shadows of the Orient Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • double feature film
  • henchman
  • violence
  • held at gunpoint
  • reprisal
  • retribution
  • grief
  • greed
  • racial stereotype
  • san francisco california
  • gunfire
  • treachery
+38 more
  • grindhouse film
  • car
  • alibi
  • cocktail party
  • platinum blonde
  • reporters
  • gong
  • shootout
  • telephone call from a phone booth
  • convertible
  • shot in the back
  • fistfight
  • cigarette holder
  • gambling
  • reference to the chinese exclusion act
  • searching a room
  • swooning
  • man wears a nightshirt
  • female hostage
  • father daughter relationship
  • suicide door
  • father and daughter living together
  • warning
  • immigration raid
  • snub nose revolver
  • short wave radio
  • chinatown
  • undercover detective
  • reference to sherlock holmes
  • police informant
  • candlestick telephone
  • acme
  • coupe convertible
  • pilot
  • purse
  • pince nez
  • newspaper want ad
  • female pilot
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Cast & crew

Shadows of the Orient Cast & Characters

J. Farrell MacDonald leads the cast as Inspector Sullivan, with Regis Toomey as Inspector Bob Baxter and Kit Guard as Spud Nolan. Directed by Burt P. Lynwood; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Shadows of the Orient

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Cars

Cars in Shadows of the Orient

5 cars on screen, including the 1929 Buick Silver Anniversary and the 1933 Chevrolet unknown.

All 5 cars
  • 1929 Buick Silver Anniversary in Shadows of the Orient 1929 Buick Silver Anniversary Important role
  • 1933 Chevrolet unknown in Shadows of the Orient 1933 Chevrolet unknown Important role
  • Auburn unknown in Shadows of the Orient Auburn unknown Minor role
  • unknown in Shadows of the Orient unknown Minor role

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FAQ

Shadows of the Orient FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Shadows of the Orient, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Shadows of the Orient?

Shadows of the Orient runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

When was Shadows of the Orient released?

Shadows of the Orient was released on July 6, 1935.

Who directed Shadows of the Orient?

Shadows of the Orient was directed by Burt P. Lynwood.

Who is in the cast of Shadows of the Orient?

Shadows of the Orient stars J. Farrell MacDonald as Inspector Sullivan, Regis Toomey as Inspector Bob Baxter and Kit Guard as Spud Nolan, among 8 credited actors.

Does Shadows of the Orient have a post-credit scene?

No. Shadows of the Orient has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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