Thundergate (1923)

Cast

• Owen Moore - Robert Wells / Kong Sur
• Virginia Brown Faire - Ellen Ainsmith / Jen Jue
• Edwin B. Tilton - James Sanderson (as Edwin Booth Tilton)
• Sylvia Breamer - Alberta Hayward
• Robert McKim - Ray Williams
• Richard Cummings - Jim Davis
• W.E. Dyer - Mike
• Tully Marshall - Suen Tung
• Tote Du Crow - Yuen Kai
• Ynez Seabury - Mey Wang

Screenplay

• Perry N. Vekroff (Scenario Writer)
• Sydney Herschel Small (Story)

Themes

Addiction and Recovery

Keywords

drugs, white slavery, yellow face

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thundergate about?

Robert Wells is an American born in China who, unbeknownst to him, has an Oriental half-brother. Wells' uncle sends him to help Ray Williams build bridges in China. Williams is in league with Chinese reactionaries and he discredits Wells by turning him into a drug addict. Wells eventually becomes an outcast and is in a stupor when he is found by his half-brother, Kong Sue, the son of the Lord of Thundergate, a powerful Mandarin reactionary.

Who directed Thundergate?

Thundergate was directed by Joseph De Grasse.

Who stars in Thundergate?

Thundergate stars Owen Moore, Virginia Brown Faire, Edwin B. Tilton, Sylvia Breamer, Robert McKim, Richard Cummings.

How long is Thundergate?

Thundergate has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).

What genre is Thundergate?

Thundergate is a Drama film.

Where was Thundergate produced?

Thundergate was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Thundergate?

The themes of Thundergate include: Addiction and Recovery.