Storyline

Dashing captain Alan Gaskell (Clark Gable) is attempting to lead a more subdued life with a new love interest, aristocrat Sybil Barclay (Rosalind Russell), when his ship is taken over by pirates while sailing the South Pacific. Alan discovers that his predicament involves his volatile former girlfriend, Dolly Portland (Jean Harlow), and her new beau, the shifty Jamesy MacArdle (Wallace Beery). This tense scenario leads to unexpected sparks between Alan and Dolly.

Plot Keywords

captain, socialite, ex-girlfriend, criminal, pirate, engaging, melodramatic, pacific ocean, ship, romance, sailors, love triangle, shady dealings, showdown, jealousy, adventure, rivalry, love, 1930s

Short Review

China Seas is as stirring a melodrama as you are likely to come across during the current movie season, one violent climax leading into another and frequently overlapping it.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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