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The Shanghai Gesture

NR19411h 39mJosef von Sternberg
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%

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"Mystery-lure of the Far East!"

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

DramaCrimeMysteryRomance
CasinoShanghai, ChinaGamblingGigoloFilm NoirShowgirl

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Shanghai Gesture (1941) about?

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

Who stars in The Shanghai Gesture?

The Shanghai Gesture stars Victor Mature (Doctor Omar), Ona Munson ('Mother' Gin Sling), Gene Tierney (Victoria Charteris (aka "Poppy Smith")), Walter Huston (Sir Guy Charteris), Phyllis Brooks (Dixie Pomeroy). The film was directed by Josef von Sternberg.

How long is The Shanghai Gesture?

The Shanghai Gesture has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1941. It is rated NR.

Is The Shanghai Gesture worth watching?

The Shanghai Gesture holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Drama, Crime, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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