(1941)Directed by Josef von Sternberg99 minDrama

“Mystery-lure of the Far East!”

A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.

Victor Matureas Doctor Omar

Ona Munsonas 'Mother' Gin Sling

Gene Tierneyas Victoria Charteris (aka "Poppy Smith")

Walter Hustonas Sir Guy Charteris

Phyllis Brooksas Dixie Pomeroy

Eric Bloreas Caesar Hawkins

Mike Mazurkias The Coolie

Clyde Fillmoreas Percival Montgomery Howe

Grayce Hamptonas Lady Blessington

Rex Evansas The Counselor

Mikhail Rasumnyas The Appraiser

Michael Dalmatoffas The Bartender

Marcel Dalioas The Master of the Spinning Wheel

John Abbottas Poppy's Escort

The Shanghai Gesture