
East of Shanghai
1931 · Movie · 83 min · ★ 5.5
After receiving an advance inheritance, a bored London couple set off on a world cruise hoping to rejuvenate their marriage and escape their dull routine. But newfound wealth and freedom only expose deeper cracks in their relationship, as each becomes infatuated with someone else. Their journey through exotic ports and mounting disillusionment ultimately brings them face to face with the fragility—and resilience—of love.
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Details
- Years
- 1931
- Release date
- 1931-12-10
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 83 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.5/10 (105 votes)
Themes
- inheritance
- black and white
Cast & crew

Henry Kendall
as Fred Hill

Joan Barry
as Emily Hill

Percy Marmont
as Commander Gordon

Betty Amann
as The Princess

Elsie Randolph
as The Old Maid

Aubrey Dexter
as Colonel (uncredited)

Hannah Jones
as Mrs. Porter (uncredited)
- AA
Arty Ash
as Ship Steward (uncredited)

Bill Shine
as Man Eating on London Underground (uncredited)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock