A wealthy Indian jewel merchant and an American woman fall in love, only for her family to stand in their way of getting married.A wealthy Indian jewel merchant and an American woman fall in love, only for her family to stand in their way of getting married.A wealthy Indian jewel merchant and an American woman fall in love, only for her family to stand in their way of getting married.
- Rao Rama
- (as Nigel deBrulier)
- Janice's Admirer
- (uncredited)
- Amah - Karim's Servant
- (uncredited)
- Village Dancer
- (uncredited)
- Beggar
- (uncredited)
- Jeweler
- (uncredited)
- Guard
- (uncredited)
- Maitre d'
- (uncredited)
- Bandit with Juggat
- (uncredited)
- Tour Guide
- (uncredited)
- Polo Club President
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaRay Milland is in studio records/casting call lists for the role of "Captain," but he is not identifiable in the movie. The reason is that he was fired by director Jacques Feyder who judged him incompetent to play the part of a young Indian army officer.
- Quotes
Karim: Miss Darsay, something has happened. Something very distressing.
Janice Darsey: What?
Karim: I can hardly bear to tell you. A baby scandal.
Janice Darsey: Tell me!
Karim: Come with me.
[They walk toward some caged tigers]
Janice Darsey: Well, what is it?
Karim: Be patient. Behold the bride!
[Pointing at a female tiger with a cub]
Karim: She'll have to do some tall explaining.
Janice Darsey: [Referring to the male tiger] Perhaps he's not very good at arithmetic!
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of Le fils du rajah (1931)
This is a decent little film, with good production values and MGM lavished a lot of care in making it look exotic. As regards the plot, Ramon Novarro is practically the whole story. Here he adds another portrait to his long series of ethnic interpretations.
Silent screen star Conrad Nagel appears as Novarro's American friend & a lovely Madge Evans plays his sister, Novarro's love interest. Marjorie Rambeau is given little do to as their unsympathetic aunt, while old Sir C. Aubrey Smith has a tiny role as a wise old English doctor.
- Ron Oliver
- Feb 9, 2000
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Details
Box office
- Budget
- $503,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 13 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.20 : 1