
Shortly before Pearl Harbor, American opportunist Jones and partner Johnny are in China to sell oil to the invading Japanese army. Cynical about the sufferings of the Chinese, Jones meets compassionate teacher Carolyn Grant while travelling cross-country to Shanghai. Sparks fly between these strong-willed characters, neither budging an inch. But when Jones witnesses a Japanese atrocity, his feelings toward his customers (and Carolyn) begin to change...... (Full plot summary below)
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Shortly before Pearl Harbor, American opportunist Jones and partner Johnny are in China to sell oil to the invading Japanese army. Cynical about the sufferings of the Chinese, Jones meets compassionate teacher Carolyn Grant while travelling cross-country to Shanghai. Sparks fly between these strong-willed characters, neither budging an inch. But when Jones witnesses a Japanese atrocity, his feelings toward his customers (and Carolyn) begin to change...
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| User ReviewArthur TExtremely dated film still is entertaining because of Alan Ladd and Bendix and their chemistry. Many stereotypes for the Chinese that are portrayed, but generally a film sympathetic to China. Interesting as a historical soap. (in real life, the guy would have sold the gas to the Japanese). |
| User ReviewVT DExtremely dated film still is entertaining because of Alan Ladd and Bendix and their chemistry. Many stereotypes for the Chinese that are portrayed, but generally a film sympathetic to China. Interesting as a historical soap. (in real life, the guy would have sold the gas to the Japanese). |