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They Met in Bombay

They Met in Bombay

Stealing jewels for profit . . . and hearts for pleasure!

19417.31h 32mNR

Overview

A jewel thief and a con artist are rivals in the theft of a valuable diamond and gem necklace in Bombay and as the Japanese Army invades China.

Directed by Clarence Brown
Written by Edwin Justus Mayer, John H. Kafka, Anita Loos
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Top Cast

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Gerald Meldrick

Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell

Anya Von Duren

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Captain Chang

Reginald Owen

Reginald Owen

General Allen

Jessie Ralph

Jessie Ralph

Duchess of Beltravers

Matthew Boulton

Matthew Boulton

Inspector Cressney

Eduardo Ciannelli

Eduardo Ciannelli

Giovanni Riccio, the Hotel Manager

Luis Alberni

Luis Alberni

Maitre d'hotel

Rosina Galli

Rosina Galli

Carmencita

Jay Novello

Jay Novello

Bolo

Themes & Keywords

armychinabraveryworld war iinecklacefake identitybritish armymumbai (bombay), indiabattlewar herobritish overseas territoryjewel thiefbritish soldierjapanese armydiamond necklacebritish colonialismmedal of valorjewel thievesstolen necklacegemcon artist womancon artistsfugitive lovers

About They Met in Bombay

They Met in Bombay is a adventure, romance, drama film released in 1941 exploring themes of army, china, bravery, world war ii, necklace, fake identity. Directed by Clarence Brown, it stars Clark Gable, Rosalind Russell, Peter Lorre. A jewel thief and a con artist are rivals in the theft of a valuable diamond and gem necklace in Bombay and as the Japanese Army invades China.

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