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Drifting

1923-08-26 · 71 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

An American girl who helps operate a Shanghai opium ring meets an American agent disguised as a mining engineer. The two fall in love, and she has to determine where her loyalties lie.

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Directors
Tod Browning
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Priscilla DeanPriscilla DeanCassie Cook / Lucille Preston
Matt MooreMatt MooreCapt. Arthur Davis
Rose DioneRose DioneMadame Polly Voo
Wallace BeeryWallace BeeryJules Repin
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldMurphy
Edna TichenorEdna TichenorMolly Norton
Anna May WongAnna May WongRose Li
William V. MongWilliam V. MongDr. Li
Bruce GuerinBruce GuerinBilly Hepburn
Marie De AlbertMrs. Hepburn
William F. MoranMr. Hepburn
Frank LanningFrank LanningChang Wang
Willie FungWillie FungChinese Policeman
Bynunsky HymanChinese Police Officer
Bessie WongChinese Girl

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