Overview

The port city of Bristol, England, in the 1800s is home to Java Head, a sailing ship line company. The owner has two sons. One, a handsome seafarer, is in love with a local girl, but cannot marry her due to a long-running feud between their fathers. After a lengthy voyage, he returns with a very exotic, noble Chinese wife, which scandalizes the conservative town. His other son, a "landlubber", seeks to convert to steamships, to the disgust of his father. Even worse, he is secretly dealing in contraband.

Cast

Elizabeth Allan, Anna May Wong, John Loder, Edmund Gwenn, Ralph Richardson, Herbert Lomas, George Curzon, John Marriner

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What is "Java Head" about?

The port city of Bristol, England, in the 1800s is home to Java Head, a sailing ship line company. The owner has two sons. One, a handsome seafarer, is in love with a local girl, but cannot marry her due to a long-running feud between their fathers. After a lengthy voyage, he returns with a very exotic, noble Chinese wife, which scandalizes the conservative town. His other son, a "landlubber", seeks to convert to steamships, to the disgust of his father. Even worse, he is secretly dealing in contraband.

When was "Java Head" released?

Java Head was released in 1934.

Who stars in "Java Head"?

The cast includes Elizabeth Allan, Anna May Wong, John Loder, Edmund Gwenn.

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