United Kingdom / Dec 05, 1947 / PG / London
The Paris of the Orient!
1h 34min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
After World War II Larry learns that his flying buddy Mike will only live a short time despite the efforts of the doctors. He takes on a profitable flying job for profiteers Maris to finance a good time for his buddy. As the plane takes off he shoves Maris' secretary Susan on board. When Mike falls for her, Larry tells her to play along for Mike's sake. She, of course, falls for Larry.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Mikhail Rasumny | Hotel Clerk |
| Eugene Borden | Boat Captain |
| Griff Barnett | Surgeon |
| Leo Abbey | Sinister Driver (uncredited) |
| Philip Ahn | Boss Merchant (uncredited) |
| Anthony Barredo | Boat Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Joe Bautista | Native (uncredited) |
| George Chan | Teahouse Customer (uncredited) |
| Luke Chan | Tailor (uncredited) |
| Mary Chan | Farmer’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Oie Chan | Flower Vendor (uncredited) |
| André Charlot | Priest (uncredited) |
| Jack Chefe | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| Angelo Cruz | Boat Pilot (uncredited) |
| Jean De Briac | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| Allan Douglas | American Soldier (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Eveleigh | Portugese Woman (uncredited) |
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| Frances Fong | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Harold Fong | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Lee Tung Foo | Farmer (uncredited) |
| Quon Gong | Native (uncredited) |
| Perry Ivins | Prisoner Leaving Hotel (uncredited) |
| Eddie Lee | Teahouse Merchant (uncredited) |
| Tommy Lee | Oxcart Driver (uncredited) |
| Billy Louie | Woman in Teahouse (uncredited) |
| Moy Ming | Teahouse Proprietor (uncredited) |
| Kevin O'Morrison | Air Force Lieutenant (uncredited) |
| Kanza Omar | Russian Entertainer (uncredited) |
| Rito Punay | Native (uncredited) |
| Renee Randall | Girl (uncredited) |
| Lester Sharpe | Barman at Café (uncredited) |
| Hazel Shon | Girl (uncredited) |
| Ralph Soncuya | Tailor (uncredited) |
| George Sorel | Travel Agent (uncredited) |
| Charles Stevens | Susan’s Driver (uncredited) |
| Andra Verne | Girl (uncredited) |
| Harry Wilson | Stevedore (uncredited) |
| Thomas Quon Woo | Native (uncredited) |
| William Yip | Café Proprietor (uncredited) |
Genres
CrimeDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Saigon |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 5 dicembre 1947 |
| Production | P.J. Wolfson |
| Writer | P.J. Wolfson, Arthur Sheekman, Julian Zimet |
| Editing | William Shea |
| Cinematography | John F. Seitz, Otto Pierce, G.E. Richardson, Charles Sickler |
| Assistant directors | Francisco Day, Chico Alonso, Leslie Fenton, Lupe Hall |
| Camera operators | Otto Pierce, John F. Seitz, G.E. Richardson, Charles Sickler |
| Additional photography | John F. Seitz, Otto Pierce, G.E. Richardson, Charles Sickler |
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| Production design | Bertram C. Granger, Sam Comer, Hans Dreier, Henry Bumstead |
| Art direction | Hans Dreier, Henry Bumstead, Bertram C. Granger, Sam Comer |
| Set decoration | Bertram C. Granger, Sam Comer, Hans Dreier, Henry Bumstead |
| Visual effects | Gordon Jennings, Farciot Edouart |
| Music | Robert Emmett Dolan, Gene Garvin, Wallace Nogle, George Parrish |
| Sound | Robert Emmett Dolan, Gene Garvin, Wallace Nogle, George Parrish |
| Costume design | Edith Head, Wally Westmore |
| Makeup | Wally Westmore, Edith Head |
| Hairstyling | Edith Head, Wally Westmore |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 31, 1948 / NR
Physical media
United States / Jun 04, 2024 / NR / Blu-ray
Canada / Jun 18, 2024 / Blu-ray
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