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Arnold Pressburger Films & United Artists present

The Shanghai Gesture

directed by Josef von Sternberg

“Mystery-lure of the Far East!”

19411h 39mNRDrama

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Arnold Pressburger Films & United Artists present

The Shanghai Gesture

directed by Josef von Sternberg

“Mystery-lure of the Far East!”

19411h 39mNRDrama

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§ Synopsis

Drama

A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.

§ Keywords

what it's about

casino shanghai, china gambling gigolo film noir showgirl

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Josef von Sternberg

Writers

Josef von Sternberg

Cinematography

Music

Richard Hageman

§ Cast

8 of 17

Victor Mature

Ona Munson

as 'Mother' Gin Sling

Gene Tierney

as Victoria Charteris (aka "Poppy Smith")

Walter Huston

as Sir Guy Charteris

Phyllis Brooks

as Dixie Pomeroy

Albert Bassermann

Albert Bassermann

Maria Ouspenskaya

Maria Ouspenskaya

Eric Blore

as Caesar Hawkins

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