Summaries

An affluent Chinese financier marries a lively British singer; however, an unforeseen but dangerous liaison with a plantation owner threatens to transform their once-peaceful retreat into a horrible prison. Is revenge the only solution?

A wealthy Chinese banker sets his sights on a pretty British singer and eventually marries her and takes her back to Chinese Bungalow, his estate deep in the Malayan jungle. However, his frequent absences on extended business trips make his wife feel abandoned, and she begins an affair with a nearby plantation owner. Her husband soon finds out, and begins to plot his revenge.[email protected]

Captivated by the beauty and lively temperament of traveling British songstress Sadie Merivale, affluent Chinese financier Yuan Sing decides to seduce her, intent on marrying her. However, as the couple returns to the banker's exotic haven nestled deep into the lush Malayan jungle, an unforeseen but dangerous liaison with the imperturbable owner of the nearby plantation, Harold Marquess, threatens to transform the once-peaceful retreat into a horrible prison. But, is Sing willing to take Sadie's bitter infidelity lying down? In the end, is revenge the only solution?—Nick Riganas

Details

Keywords
  • chinese
  • chinese man
  • poison
  • hourglass
  • blood poisoning
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Apr 5, 1940
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations British Lion Studios, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Production companies Pennant Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 12m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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