EMERALD OF THE EAST (1929) Joshua Kean, Mary Odette & Jean de Kuharski | Drasma,Short | Cinema Gem

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Emerald of the East is a 1929 British adventure film directed by and featuring Jean de Kuharski. It also starred Joshua Kean, Mary Odette and Lya Delvelez.It was based on a novel by Jerbanu Kothawala. It was one of a growing number of British films to be set in India during the era.

Synopsis

In India, British troops attempt to rescue the kidnapped son of a Maharaja.

Cast & Crew

Joshua Kean as Lt. Desmond Armstrong
Mary Odette as Nellum
Jean de Kuharski as Maharajah Rujani
Lya Delvelez as The Maharanee
Gillian Dean as Evelyn Gordon
Maria Forescu as The Chieftainess
Kenneth Rive as Maharaj Kumar
Promotha Bose as Vaghi

Directed by: Jean de Kuharski
Written by:
Jerbanu Kothawala (novel)
Lothar Knud Frederik
Jean de Kuharski
Cinematography:
George Pocknall
Joe Rive
Music by: Ed May
Production Companies:
British International Pictures
British Pacific
Distributed by: Wardour Films
Release Date: January 1929
Running Time: 5,600 feet
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English