The Drum (1938)

09/29/1938 (GB) • 1h 44m

Adventure, War

MEN BATTLE FOR THEIR LIVES... WOMEN FIGHT FOR THEIR LOVE... IN A MIGHTY SAGA OF CONQUEST ON INDIA'S FRONTIER

Overview

Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.

Top Billed Cast

Sabu

Prince Azim

Raymond Massey

Prince Ghul

Valerie Hobson

Mrs. Carruthers

Roger Livesey

Capt. Carruthers

David Tree

Lieut. Escott

Desmond Tester

Bill Holder

Archibald Batty

Major Bond


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

rebellion

based on novel or book

arms smuggling

drums

prince

drum

british empire

india

revolt

colonial india

british raj

1900s

children in wartime

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