The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

(1935)Directed by Henry Hathaway109 minAdventure, Drama, War
Set in the spectacle of mystic India with its glittering mosques, oirental palaces, weird music, bronzed nautch dancers

In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers led by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. Surly McGregor and wry, blue-blooded Forsythe are officers in charge of newcomer Lieutenant Stone, the commanding officer’s inexperienced son. Motivated by a grudge toward his father, Lt. Stone allows himself to be captured by the enemy.

Gary Cooperas Alan McGregor
Franchot Toneas Forsythe
Richard Cromwellas Donald Stone
Guy Standingas Tom Stone
C. Aubrey Smithas Major Hamilton
Kathleen Burkeas Tania Volkanskaya
Douglass Dumbrilleas Mohammed Khan
Monte Blueas Hamzulla Khan
Colin Tapleyas Barrett
Akim Tamiroffas Otamanu
J. Carrol Naishas Grand Vizier
Noble Johnsonas Ram Singh
Lumsden Hareas Thomas Woodley
Jameson Thomasas Hendrickson
Mischa Aueras Captured Afridi (uncredited)
Harry Cordingas Sentry (uncredited)
SHSam Harrisas British Officer (uncredited)
Lya Lysas Girl on Train (uncredited)
Charles Stevensas McGregor's Servant (uncredited)