The Bitter Tea of General Yen(1932)
They found a love they dared not touch!
The Bitter Tea of General Yen Synopsis
An American missionary is gradually seduced by a courtly warlord holding her in Shanghai.
The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Capra, released on December 25, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori and Walter Connolly. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 104 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Writers:
- Grace Zaring Stone, Edward E. Paramore Jr.
- Producers:
- Frank Capra, Walter Wanger
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Composer:
- W. Franke Harling
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) Trailer
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Megan Davis
Nils Asther
as General Yen
Toshia Mori
as Mah-Li
Walter Connolly
as Jones
Gavin Gordon
as Dr. Robert 'Bob' Strike
Lucien Littlefield
as Mr. Jacobson
Richard Loo
as Captain Li
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Miss Reed
Emmett Corrigan
as Bishop Harkness
Clara Blandick
as Mrs. Jackson (uncredited)
Willie Fung
as Officer (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
as Mrs. Blake
Key crew
Directed by Frank Capra, written by Grace Zaring Stone and Edward E. Paramore Jr., produced by Frank Capra and Walter Wanger.
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 104 ratings.
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bitter Tea of General Yen online?
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bitter Tea of General Yen?
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The main cast of The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) includes Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, Toshia Mori, Walter Connolly and Gavin Gordon. The film was directed by Frank Capra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bitter Tea of General Yen released?
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen was released on December 25, 1932 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Bitter Tea of General Yen worth watching?
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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 104 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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