description China Seas Overview
China Seas is a 1935 adventure film centered around a sea captain played by Clark Gable. The story involves a cast including Jean Harlow and Wallace Beery, set within an expansive oceanic narrative. Robert Benchley appears in a recurring role characterized by heavy intoxication throughout the movie.
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info China Seas Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1935 |
help China Seas FAQ
What cargo is Captain Alan Gaskell carrying in China Seas?
Gaskell's ship is transporting a valuable shipment of gold across dangerous waters toward Singapore. Malay pirates target the vessel, while rivalry and romantic tension among the passengers complicate his efforts to protect it.
Who do Jean Harlow and Clark Gable play in China Seas?
Clark Gable plays ship captain Alan Gaskell, while Jean Harlow plays his brash former lover, Dolly Portland. Rosalind Russell appears as aristocratic passenger Sybil Barclay, creating the film's central romantic triangle.
What role does Wallace Beery have in China Seas?
Wallace Beery plays Jamesy MacArdle, a seemingly genial passenger whose conduct is tied to the threat facing the ship. Robert Benchley provides comic relief as the perpetually intoxicated Charlie McCaleb.
Is China Seas a romance or a disaster film?
The 1935 MGM production mixes romance with seafaring adventure, piracy, a typhoon, and shipboard intrigue. Tay Garnett directed it, and its Clark Gable and Jean Harlow pairing was a major part of its appeal.
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