THE CHINESE BUNGALOW (1940) Paul Lukas, Kay Walsh & Jane Baxter | Drama | B&W

The Chinese Bungalow, also known as Chinese Den, is a 1940 British drama film directed by George King and starring Kay Walsh, Jane Baxter and Paul Lukas. It was adapted from the 1925 play The Chinese Bungalow by Marion Osmond and James Corbett. King was a former producer of quota quickies who was increasingly working on films with better budgets during the early war years.

It was made at Beaconsfield Studios.

SYNOPSIS
In the steamy, secluded depths of the Malayan jungle, a wealthy Chinese banker marries a glamorous British singer, hoping to build a life of luxury and comfort. He takes her to his sprawling estate, surrounded by untamed wilderness, where she struggles to adapt to the isolation and cultural divide. Her husband's constant business trips leave her feeling increasingly lonely and disconnected from the world she once knew. In her vulnerability, she finds herself drawn to a nearby plantation owner, and the two embark on a passionate affair. When the banker returns and uncovers the infidelity, he is consumed by a desire for revenge. Methodically, he sets a plan into motion, leading to a chain of events that culminate in tragedy, exposing the destructive power of jealousy and the fragile nature of trust.

CAST & CREW
Paul Lukas as Yuan Sing
Kay Walsh as Sadie Merivale
Jane Baxter as Charlotte Merivale
Robert Douglas as Richard Marquess
Wallace Douglas as Harold Marquess
Jerry Verno as Stubbins
Mayura as Ayah
John Salew as Mr. Lum
James Woodburn as Dr. Cameron

Director: George King
Writers: Ronald Fayre, Matheson Lang (play), Marian Osmond (novel), A.R. Rawlinson, George Wellesley
Producer: George King
Cinematography: Hone Glendinning
Editing: Jack Harris
Music: Jack Beaver
Production Company: Pennant Pictures
Distributor: British Lion Films
Release Date: 6 April 1940
Running Time: 72 minutes
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English