Brenda Joyce, George Brent, H.B. Warner, Henry Travers, Jane Darwell ...( see more  see more... ) , Joseph Schildkraut , Maria Ouspenskaya , Marjorie Rambeau , Mary Nash , Myrna Loy , Nigel Bruce , Tyrone Power

Playboy Tom Ransome (George Brent) finds his life in India turned upside down by the arrival of his former paramour, Lady Edwina Esketh (Myrna Loy), now married to a nobleman. Nevertheless, Edwina app...( read more  read more... )ears willing to revoke her vows as she makes a play for Tom's best friend, Major Rama Safti (Tyrone Power), who's only interested in work. Meanwhile, Tom is developing feelings for the daughter of a missionary, who just may get him to commit.

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Unrated, 105 min.

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Release Date: September 9, 1939

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DVD Release Date: November 1, 2005

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  • September 21, 2007
    Typically classic hollywood, not bad though.
  • July 30, 2009
    A pretty much perfect drama with some amazing special effects. This is also the best I've ever seen Myrna Loy- without Powell or Gable that is. No, seriously, as far as serious acting is concerned she is at her best here.
  • November 29, 2007
    A good love story with an unhappy ending.
  • November 26, 2007
    A gorgeous film - don't miss it.
  • December 11, 2006
    i would like to see this

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  • Suspira44
    November 26, 2007
    One of the most beautiful films ever made. The special effects are eye-popping and beat out both Gone with the Wind and Wizard of Oz at the Oscars. Clarence Brown's direction is superb, as are the performances.

    One note - when Tyrone Power takes off his turban, watch out! I always fainted watching that monologue he does in close-up. He's more gorgeous than ever, and he turns in a very sensitive performance. Myrna Loy is wonderful - well, they all are. I found the final scene at the end very moving.

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