They Met in Bombay (1941)
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77% of users liked it
(39 ratings)
They Met in Bombay is a typical MGM star vehicle, in which the leading players are called upon to carry a pencil-thin plotline on the force of sheer personality. Clark Gable and Rosalind Russell play Gerald Meldrick and Anya Von Duren, a pair of rival jewel thieves at large in India. Both parties… More They Met in Bombay is a typical MGM star vehicle, in which the leading players are called upon to carry a pencil-thin plotline on the force of sheer personality. Clark Gable and Rosalind Russell play Gerald Meldrick and Anya Von Duren, a pair of rival jewel thieves at large in India. Both parties are after the same prize, a priceless diamond owned by the Duchess of Beltravers (Jessie Ralph). To inveigle their way into the Duchess' confidence, Gerald poses as a Scotland Yard detective, while Anya pretends to be an aristocrat. After several reels of cross-purposes, hero and heroine decide to team up, keeping one step ahead of a diligent police inspector (Matthew Boulton) and mercenary freighter captain Chang (Peter Lorre). Both Gerald and Anya betray the nobler sides of their natures in the final reels, participating in a pitched battle against invading Japanese military forces. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Clarence Brown
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jun 27, 1941 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
A quintessential Gable star vehicle, this escapist fare is mildly entertaining due to the acting, with Rosalind Russell as the King's equal-rival.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It tickles the bones even though the plot is slight and the story line is farfetched and hardly believable.
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Cast
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Clark Gable
as Gerald Meldrick
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Rosalind Russell
as Anya Von Duren
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Peter Lorre
as Capt. Chang
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Reginald Owen
as The General
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Matthew Boulton
as Inspector Cressney
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Jessie Ralph
as Duchess of Beltravers
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Luis Alberni
as Maitre d'hotel
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Rosina Galli
as Carmencita
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Jay Novello
as Bolo
- Philip Ahn
- Alden 'Stephen' Chase
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Eduardo Ciannelli
as Hotel Manager
- David Clyde
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Harry Cording
as Corporal
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Lee Tung Foo
as Elder Foo Sing
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Chester Gan
as Woo Ling Woo
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Roland Got
as Young Foo Sing
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Lilyan Irene
as Duchess' Maid
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Cornelius Keefe
as Officer
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Alan Ladd
as British Soldier
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James B. Leong
as Third Mate
- Eric Lonsdale
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Richard Loo
as Japanese Officer
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Keye Luke
as Mr. Toy
- Miles Mander
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David Thursby
as Sergeant
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Nanette Vallon
as Beauty Operator
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Leslie Vincent
as Lt. Ashley
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Judith Wood
as Nurse
