Java Head (1934 film)
| Java Head | |
|---|---|
Film Poster
|
|
| Directed by | Thorold Dickinson |
| Produced by | Basil Dean |
| Written by |
Joseph Hergesheimer (novel) Gordon Wellesley Martin Brown |
| Starring |
Anna May Wong Elizabeth Allan Ralph Richardson John Loder |
| Music by | Ernest Irving |
| Cinematography | Robert Martin |
| Edited by | David Lean |
|
Production
company |
|
| Distributed by | Associated British |
|
Release date
|
August 1934 |
|
Running time
|
85 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Java Head is a 1934 British historical drama film directed by Thorold Dickinson and J. Walter Ruben. It stars Anna May Wong, Elizabeth Allan and Ralph Richardson.
The son of a wealthy Bristol shipping magnate marries a Chinese noblewoman, but she soon becomes aware that he is in fact in love with another woman.
The screenplay was written by Gordon Wellesley and Carol Reed served as an assistant director. The film is an adaptation of a novel by Joseph Hergesheimer of the same name. It was made at Ealing Studios, with sets designed by Edward Carrick.
A previous silent version was directed in 1923 by George Melford for Paramount Pictures. It starred Leatrice Joy. The silent version is considered a lost film.
...
Wikipedia