The Sun Never Sets(1939)
A powerfully dramatic story of men of empire and the women they love...excitement, mystery, intrigue and romance...woven into a thrilling tapestry of entertainment
The Sun Never Sets Synopsis
The Randolph family have a tradition of working in the British colonial service. Clive comes home from a mission in the Gold Coast of Africa accompanied by his wife Helen. He discovers his younger brother John, is not keen on following in his footsteps. John is then persuaded to try colonial service by his grandfather. He is accompanied by Clive who has been sent to investigate the source of a series of radio broadcasts that are sewing unrest throughout the world. These may be linked to Hugo Zurof, a man plotting to rule the world.
The Sun Never Sets (1939) is a drama film directed by Rowland V. Lee, released on May 31, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone, Barbara O'Neil and Lionel Atwill. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Rowland V. Lee
- Writers:
- W.P. Lipscomb, Arthur Fritz-Richards, Jerry Horwin
- Producers:
- Rowland V. Lee
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Sun Never Sets (1939) Trailer
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The Sun Never Sets Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
as John Randolph
Basil Rathbone
as Clive Randolph
Barbara O'Neil
as Helen Randolph
Lionel Atwill
as Hugo Zurof
Virginia Field
as Phyllis Ransome
C. Aubrey Smith
as John Randolph
Melville Cooper
as Cosey
Mary Forbes
as Mrs. Randolph
- John Burton
John Burton
as Simon Randolph
- Arthur Mulliner
Arthur Mulliner
as Gerald Randolph
Theodore von Eltz
as Delafons
Douglas Walton
as Carpenter
Key crew
Directed by Rowland V. Lee, written by W.P. Lipscomb, Arthur Fritz-Richards and Jerry Horwin, produced by Rowland V. Lee.
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The Sun Never Sets Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Sun Never Sets – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sun Never Sets online?
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The Sun Never Sets (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sun Never Sets?
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The main cast of The Sun Never Sets (1939) includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone, Barbara O'Neil, Lionel Atwill and Virginia Field. The film was directed by Rowland V. Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sun Never Sets released?
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The Sun Never Sets was released on May 31, 1939 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Sun Never Sets worth watching?
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The Sun Never Sets (1939) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sun Never Sets?
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Yes. The official The Sun Never Sets trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.