Shadows of the Orient

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Shadows of the Orient
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Directed by Burt P. Lynwood
Written by Louis E. Heifetz (story)
Charles F. Royal (adaptation and screenplay)
Produced by Larry Darmour (producer)
StarringSee below
Cinematography James S. Brown Jr.
Edited by Dwight Caldwell
Distributed by Majestic Pictures
Monogram Pictures
Release date
  • July 6, 1935 (1935-07-06)
Running time
69 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Shadows of the Orient is a 1935 American crime drama film directed by Burt P. Lynwood.

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Plot

Law enforcement officers try to track down the head of a smuggling ring operating out of the 'shadows' of Chinatown.

Cast

Soundtrack


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