Broke in China (1927)
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.
Director: Edward F. Cline
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: April 23, 1927
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
Screenplay
Editing: William Hornbeck
Production: Mack Sennett Comedies
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
saloon, shanghai, china
More Films by Director: Edward F. Cline
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broke in China about?
- 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.
- Who directed Broke in China?
- Broke in China was directed by Edward F. Cline.
- Who stars in Broke in China?
- Broke in China stars Ben Turpin, Louise Carver, Alice Belcher, Ruth Taylor, Andy Clyde, Kathrin Clare Ward.
- How long is Broke in China?
- Broke in China has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Broke in China?
- Broke in China is a Comedy film.
- Where was Broke in China produced?
- Broke in China was produced in United States of America.