Clive of India (1935)
Six words from a woman changed the map of Asia!
Fort St. David, Cuddalore, southern India, 1748. While colonial empires battle to seize an enormous territory, rich in spices and precious metals beyond the wildest dreams, and try to gain the favor of the local kings, Robert Clive (1725-1774), a frustrated but talented clerk who works for the East Indian Company and struggles to earn his fortune, makes a bold decision that will change his life forever.
Director: Richard Boleslawski
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: January 25, 1935
Cast
- Ronald Colman - Robert Clive
- Loretta Young - Margaret Maskelyne
- Colin Clive - Capt. Johnstone
- Francis Lister - Edmund Maskelyne
- C. Aubrey Smith - Prime Minister
- Cesar Romero - Mir Jaffar
- Montagu Love - Governor Pigot
- Lumsden Hare - Sergeant Clark
- Ferdinand Munier - Admiral Watson
- Gilbert Emery - Mr. Sullivan
Screenplay
- R. J. Minney (Screenplay)
- W.P. Lipscomb (Screenplay)
- R. J. Minney (Theatre Play)
- R. J. Minney (Novel)
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: J. Peverell Marley
Editing: Barbara McLean
Production: 20th Century Pictures, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
husband wife relationship, based on novel or book, based on true story, based on play or musical, calcutta, 18th century, rise to power, british colonialism, colonial india, history of india, georgian or regency era
More Films by Director: Richard Boleslawski
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Clive of India about?
- Fort St. David, Cuddalore, southern India, 1748. While colonial empires battle to seize an enormous territory, rich in spices and precious metals beyond the wildest dreams, and try to gain the favor of the local kings, Robert Clive (1725-1774), a frustrated but talented clerk who works for the East Indian Company and struggles to earn his fortune, makes a bold decision that will change his life forever.
- Who directed Clive of India?
- Clive of India was directed by Richard Boleslawski.
- Who stars in Clive of India?
- Clive of India stars Ronald Colman, Loretta Young, Colin Clive, Francis Lister, C. Aubrey Smith, Cesar Romero.
- How long is Clive of India?
- Clive of India has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Clive of India?
- Clive of India is a Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War, Romance film.
- Where was Clive of India produced?
- Clive of India was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Clive of India?
- The themes of Clive of India include: Inspiring True Stories.