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China Girl

  • 19421942
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  • 1h 35m
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Gene Tierney and George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
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With America still neutral, an American news photographer on assignment in Burma is courted by both the Japanese and The Flying Tiger volunteers fighting for China to film the strategic Burm... Read allWith America still neutral, an American news photographer on assignment in Burma is courted by both the Japanese and The Flying Tiger volunteers fighting for China to film the strategic Burma Road.With America still neutral, an American news photographer on assignment in Burma is courted by both the Japanese and The Flying Tiger volunteers fighting for China to film the strategic Burma Road.
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565
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  • Director
    • Henry Hathaway
  • Writers
    • Ben Hecht
    • Darryl F. Zanuck(story)
  • Stars
    • Gene Tierney
    • George Montgomery
    • Lynn Bari
Top credits
  • Director
    • Henry Hathaway
  • Writers
    • Ben Hecht
    • Darryl F. Zanuck(story)
  • Stars
    • Gene Tierney
    • George Montgomery
    • Lynn Bari
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    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Gene Tierney and George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney, Victor McLaglen, and George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney and George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
    George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney and George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney and George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney and George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney and George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney and George Montgomery in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney in China Girl (1942)
    Gene Tierney in China Girl (1942)

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    Gene Tierney
    Gene Tierney
    • Miss Haoli Youngas Miss Haoli Young
    George Montgomery
    George Montgomery
    • Johnny Williamsas Johnny Williams
    Lynn Bari
    Lynn Bari
    • Captain Fifias Captain Fifi
    Victor McLaglen
    Victor McLaglen
    • Maj. Bull Weedas Maj. Bull Weed
    Alan Baxter
    Alan Baxter
    • Bill Jonesas Bill Jones
    Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman
    • Jarubias Jarubi
    Myron McCormick
    • Shorty McGuireas Shorty McGuire
    Robert Blake
    Robert Blake
    • Chanduas Chandu
    • (as Bobby Blake)
    Ann Pennington
    Ann Pennington
    • Entertaineras Entertainer
    Philip Ahn
    Philip Ahn
    • Dr. Youngas Dr. Young
    Oie Chan
    • Mrs. Foo - Housekeeperas Mrs. Foo - Housekeeper
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Das
    • Bellboyas Bellboy
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Fung
    • Japanese Governoras Japanese Governor
    • (uncredited)
    Chester Gan
    Chester Gan
    • Japanese Officeras Japanese Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Allen Jung
    Allen Jung
    • Japanese Officeras Japanese Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Kohler Jr.
    Fred Kohler Jr.
    • Flyeras Flyer
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Lee
    • Doctoras Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Lal Chand Mehra
    Lal Chand Mehra
    • Desk Clerkas Desk Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Hathaway
    • Writers
      • Ben Hecht
      • Darryl F. Zanuck(story)
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    Storyline

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    In November 1941, American news photographer Johnny 'Bugsy' Williams manages to escape from the Japanese and finds himself back in Burma where he meets the beautiful Miss Haoli Young. Johnny is also a flyer and his friend Shorty McGuire is after him to join the Flying Tigers. He could make a small fortune filming the Burma Road but puts off the opportunity to be with Haoli, but she leaves unexpectedly for Kunming where her father runs a school. He has a price on his head and spies working for the Japanese are ready to nab him. When he hears that the Japanese are going to wipe out Kunming, he sets off to rescue Haoli. —garykmcd
    pre world war twoyear 1941reference to winnipeg manitoba canadareference to akron ohioreference to attack on pearl harbor66 more
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Betty Grable was considered for the Gene Tierney role.
    • Goofs
      The Japanese infantrymen are wearing German helmets.
    • Quotes

      Japanese Governor: Why do Americans continually misunderstand us?

      Johnny Williams: I can't imagine.

      Japanese Governor: I dislike to say it; but, your countrymen are sometimes a little stupid. And I hope you will not be stupid, Mr. Williams. I will regret, deeply, having to regard you as a spy, rather than a friend.

    • Crazy credits
      An American will fight for three things _ _ for a woman, for himself, and for a better world.
    • Connections
      References Gunga Din (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey (I Never Knew Any Girl Like You)
      (uncredited)
      Music by Albert von Tilzer
      Lyrics by Junie McCree
      Sung and danced by Ann Pennington

    User reviews16

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    Top review
    7/10
    Lively adventure: hollow but beautifully produced
    Elaborate WW2 adventure follows a newsreel photographer's intrigues and romance in China and Burma. Although Ben Hecht's screenplay is lively with macho action and jingo dialogue, the women stand out: Gene Tierney looks ravishing , while Lynn Bari steals all her scenes by underplaying with a haunting edge. Much less successful is hero George Montgomery who apparently took Clark Gable lessons, projecting all the brashness but none of the humor. Victor McLaglen gives stolid support and Robert Blake is fine as an Indian child. The real attraction here is the production: exquisite Oriental decor, imaginative lighting, and some spectacular mayhem.
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    • rfkeser
    • Nov 26, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • A Yank in China
    • Filming locations
      • Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,400,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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