Broke in China
Donald Drake, a deep sea gondolier ex soda jerk, arrives at the All Nation Cafe in Shanghai. The proprietor believes he's a penniless ne'er-do-well - which he is - but he unexpectedly comes into a small windfall. So the proprietor orders slightly rough around the edges Maud and Mollie, two of his American good time girls working their way around the world, to get him to spend all his money while there. As Donald ends up telling the two good time girls his life story - most specifically about the blonde he let slip through his fingers, she who was the love of his life - a few revelations and the errant coin he left at the roulette wheel betting table change his life.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Edward F. Cline |
| Runtime | 20 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its comedy on the classic premise of mistaken identity and sudden fortune, exploring the adventures of an everyman in the vibrant, unpredictable setting of Shanghai. It relies on witty dialogue and the charming dynamic between the naive protagonist and the worldly 'good time girls'.
What lingers after the final reel is a sense of gentle humor and the timeless lesson that true value often lies beyond material wealth. A charming relic of silent-era storytelling. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Edward F. Cline
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Perfect for a lighthearted viewing with a touch of nostalgic charm.
🎭 Cast
Ben Turpin
Donald Drake
Louise Carver
Maud - the Saloon Girl
Alice Belcher
Mollie - the Saloon Girl
Ruth Taylor
Ruth - Donald's Sweetheart
Andy Clyde
Ruth's Father
Kathrin Clare Ward
Ruth's Mother
Dan Maines
Donald's Sailor Buddy
William McCall
Proprietor of All Nations Café
Tiny Ward
Big Chinese Waiter
Dave Morris
Croupier
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