The Sun Never Sets (1939)
A powerfully dramatic story of men of empire and the women they love...excitement, mystery, intrigue and romance...woven into a thrilling tapestry of entertainment
The Randolph family have a tradition of working in the British colonial service. Clive comes home from a mission in the Gold Coast of Africa accompanied by his wife Helen. He discovers his younger brother John, is not keen on following in his footsteps. John is then persuaded to try colonial service by his grandfather. He is accompanied by Clive who has been sent to investigate the source of a series of radio broadcasts that are sewing unrest throughout the world. These may be linked to Hugo Zurof, a man plotting to rule the world.
Director: Rowland V. Lee
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: May 31, 1939
Cast
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. - John Randolph
- Basil Rathbone - Clive Randolph
- Barbara O'Neil - Helen Randolph
- Lionel Atwill - Hugo Zurof
- Virginia Field - Phyllis Ransome
- C. Aubrey Smith - John Randolph
- Melville Cooper - Cosey
- Mary Forbes - Mrs. Randolph
- John Burton - Simon Randolph
- Arthur Mulliner - Gerald Randolph
Screenplay
- Arthur Fritz-Richards (Story)
- W.P. Lipscomb (Screenplay)
- Jerry Horwin (Story)
Music: Frank Skinner
Cinematography: George Robinson
Editing: Ted J. Kent
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
africa, colonialism, british colonial
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sun Never Sets about?
- The Randolph family have a tradition of working in the British colonial service. Clive comes home from a mission in the Gold Coast of Africa accompanied by his wife Helen. He discovers his younger brother John, is not keen on following in his footsteps. John is then persuaded to try colonial service by his grandfather. He is accompanied by Clive who has been sent to investigate the source of a series of radio broadcasts that are sewing unrest throughout the world. These may be linked to Hugo Zurof, a man plotting to rule the world.
- Who directed The Sun Never Sets?
- The Sun Never Sets was directed by Rowland V. Lee.
- Who stars in The Sun Never Sets?
- The Sun Never Sets stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone, Barbara O'Neil, Lionel Atwill, Virginia Field, C. Aubrey Smith.
- How long is The Sun Never Sets?
- The Sun Never Sets has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Sun Never Sets?
- The Sun Never Sets is a Drama film.
- Where was The Sun Never Sets produced?
- The Sun Never Sets was produced in United States of America.