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French 1 panel French re-release poster for the 1941 American film noir
The Shanghai Gesture, directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Film Information
Title: The Shanghai Gesture
Release Date: December 25, 1941 (New York City premiere)
Director: Josef von Sternberg
Starring:
Gene Tierney as Victoria Charteris (Poppy Smith)
Walter Huston as Sir Guy Charteris
Victor Mature as Dr. Omar
Ona Munson as 'Mother' Gin Sling
Phyllis Brooks
Plot: The film is a drama set in an exotic Shanghai casino owned by the notorious Mother Gin Sling. The plot involves a clash between Gin Sling and a British financier, Sir Guy Charteris, which escalates into a story of revenge and a dark family secret. The film was heavily modified to pass Hollywood censorship codes, toning down the racier elements of the original play it was based on. |
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