Disputed Passage

Disputed Passage

Director: Frank Borzage Cast: Akim Tamiroff
Akim Tamiroff
, Dorothy Lamour
Dorothy Lamour
, Judith Barrett
Judith Barrett
, William Collier Sr.
William Collier Sr.
Frank Borzage
Disputed Passage

Disputed Passage

Director: Frank Borzage Cast: Akim Tamiroff
Akim Tamiroff
, Dorothy Lamour
Dorothy Lamour
, Judith Barrett
Judith Barrett
, William Collier Sr.
William Collier Sr.
Frank Borzage

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Overview

Idealism vs. Practicality is the Disputed Passage in this lavishly mounted soap opera. Based on a novel by Lloyd C. Douglas (The Robe, Magnificent Obsession) the film stars John Howard as young medical student John Wesley Beaven. In the course of his education, Beaven is torn between two philosophies: the cold pragmatism of Dr. Forster (Akim Tamiroff) and the humanistic attitudes of kindly Dr. Cunningham (William Collier Sr.), who of course is author Douglas' alter ego. The crisis within Beaven comes to a head when he must choose between his career and his impending marriage to Audrey Hilton (Dorothy Lamour). A literally explosive climax in war-torn China brings the story to a logical and satisfying solution. Kudos again to director Frank Borzage for bringing warmth and credibility to the most sloppily sentimental of storylines.

Product Details

Release Date: 10/12/2016
UPC: 0025192388217
Original Release: 1939
Source: Universal Mod
Language: English
Time: 1:28:00
Sales rank: 62,755

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Akim Tamiroff Dr. "Tubby" Forster
Dorothy Lamour Audrey Hilton
Judith Barrett Winifred Bane
William Collier Sr. Dr. William Cunningham
Victor Varconi Dr. La Ferriere
Gordon Jones Bill Anderson
Keye Luke Andrew Abbott
Elisabeth Risdon Mrs. Cunningham,Mrs. Cunningham
Gaylord 'Steve' Pendleton Lawrence Carpenter
Billy Cook Johnny Merkle
William Pawley Mr. Merkle
Renie Riano Mrs. Riley, Landlady
Z.T. Nyi Chinese Ambassador
Philip Ahn Dr. Fung
Lee Ya-Ching Aviatrix
E.Y. Chung Dr. Ling
Roger Gray Gibson
Jack Chapin Terrence Shane
David Alison Intern
Mary Skalek Dirty Nurse
Alma Eidnea Scrub Nurse
Paul MacWilliams Doctor
Charles Trowbridge Dean
James F. Hogan Messenger Boy
Kitty McHugh Telephone Operator
James B. Carson Hotel Clerk
Paul England Britisher
Richard Denning Student
Fern Emmett Secretary
Lilly Mu Little Girl
Aida Sue Secretary to Chinese Ambassador
Phillip Warren Intern
Harry Depp Intern
John Howard John Wesley Beaven
Dorothy Adams Nurse
Gloria Williams Nurse
Joleen King Nurse
Patsy Mace Nurse
Fay McKenzie Nurse
Friedrich Hollaender Composer
John Leipold Composer

Technical Credits
Frank Borzage Director
William LeBaron Executive Producer
Harlan Thompson Producer
Anthony Veiller Screenwriter
Sheridan Gibney Screenwriter
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