''China Bound'' is a 1929 silent film comedy produced and distributed by
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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. A rarely revived comedy due to some of its Asian racial content, a selected scene was shown in Robert Youngson's 1965 ''MGM's Big Parade of Comedy''.
Prints held at George Eastman House and Filmoteca Espanola (Madrid).
The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: ''China Bound''
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Cast
*Karl Dane
Karl Dane (born Rasmus Karl Therkelsen Gottlieb, 12 October 1886 – 14 April 1934) was a Danish-American comedian and actor known for his work in American films, mainly of the silent film era. He became a star after portraying “Slim” ...
- Sharkey Nye
*George K. Arthur
Arthur George Brest (27 January 1899 – 30 May 1985), known professionally as George K. Arthur, was an English actor and producer, born in Aberdeen, Scotland,. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1919 and 1935, and is best known as t ...
- Eustis
*Josephine Dunn
Mary Josephine Dunn (May 1, 1906 – February 3, 1983) was an American stage and film actress of the 1920s and 1930s.
Early years
Dunn was born in New York City and educated at Holy Cross convent school.
Career
At age 14 and a 5'5" tall bl ...
- Joan
*Polly Moran
Pauline Theresa Moran (June 28, 1883 – January 25, 1952) billed as Polly Moran, was an American actress of vaudeville, stage and screen and comedian.
Career
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Moran started in vaudeville, and widely toured North A ...
- Sarah
*Carl Stockdale
Carl Stockdale also known as Carlton Stockdale (February 19, 1874 – March 15, 1953) was one of the longest-working Hollywood veteran actors, with a career dating from the early 1910s. He also made the difficult transition from silent fi ...
- McAllister
* Harry Woods - Officer
References
External links
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China Bound lobby poster
2nd lobby poster
1929 films
American silent feature films
Films directed by Charles Reisner
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films
1929 comedy films
Silent American comedy films
American black-and-white films
1920s American films
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