Woman of Malacca (1937)
Unhappy with her humdrum life as a provincial schoolteacher, Audrey Greenwood marries Major Carter, an officer in the British Army whom she does not love. Not long after the wedding Carter is on his way to Malaysia, accompanied by his wife, to take up a post in the British colony. During the long sea voyage, Audrey becomes acquainted with the handsome Prince Selim, the heir to the Malaysian throne. Life in the province of Malacca soon proves disagreeable to the free-spirited Englishwoman and she becomes a social outcast when her amorous affair with the prince is discovered.
Director: Marc Allégret
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: October 6, 1937
Cast
- Edwige Feuillère - Audrey Greenwood
- Pierre Richard-Willm - Prince Selim
- Betty Daussmond - Lady Muriel Lyndstone
- Jacques Copeau - Lord Brandmore
- Gabrielle Dorziat - Lady Patricia Brandmore
- Jean Debucourt - Sir Eric Temple
- Jean Wall - Major Carter
- William Aguet - Gérald
- René Bergeron - Doctor
- Magdeleine Bérubet - Mademoiselle Tramont
Production: Régina
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Woman of Malacca about?
- Unhappy with her humdrum life as a provincial schoolteacher, Audrey Greenwood marries Major Carter, an officer in the British Army whom she does not love. Not long after the wedding Carter is on his way to Malaysia, accompanied by his wife, to take up a post in the British colony. During the long sea voyage, Audrey becomes acquainted with the handsome Prince Selim, the heir to the Malaysian throne. Life in the province of Malacca soon proves disagreeable to the free-spirited Englishwoman and she becomes a social outcast when her amorous affair with the prince is discovered.
- Who directed Woman of Malacca?
- Woman of Malacca was directed by Marc Allégret.
- Who stars in Woman of Malacca?
- Woman of Malacca stars Edwige Feuillère, Pierre Richard-Willm, Betty Daussmond, Jacques Copeau, Gabrielle Dorziat, Jean Debucourt.
- How long is Woman of Malacca?
- Woman of Malacca has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is Woman of Malacca?
- Woman of Malacca is a Drama film.
- Where was Woman of Malacca produced?
- Woman of Malacca was produced in France.