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The Bitter Tea of General Yen: Full Cast & Crew 1932 Drama/Romance/War
Megan Davis (Barbara Stanwyck) arrives in China to marry Dr. Robert Strike (Gavin Gordon), her missionary fiancé. The Chinese Civil War interrupts their wedding plans, and the couple is separated while trying to save endangered orphans. Chinese warlord General Yen (Nils Asther) rescues Davis after she faints but subsequently holds her captive, persistently attempting to seduce her. Surprisingly, though, Davis becomes attracted to Yen and develops a sympathy for his embattled position. Released: Dec 25, 1932 See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

All Cast Crew
Frank Capra Director Barbara Stanwyck Megan Davis Actor Nils Asther Gen. Yen Actor Walter Connolly Jones Actor Gavin Gordon Dr. Robert Strife Actor Toshia Mori Mah-Li Actor Richard Loo Capt. Li Actor Lucien Littlefield Mr. Jacobson Actor Clara Blandick Mrs. Jackson (uncredited) Actor Edward E. Paramore Jr. Writer Walter Wanger Producer W. Franke Harling Film Editing Joseph Walker Cinematographer Edward Curtiss Film Editing Robert Kalloch Costume Design Edward Stevenson Costume Design