China Corsair

China Corsair
Directed byRay Nazarro
Written byHarold R. Greene
Produced byRudolph C. Flothow
StarringJon Hall
Lisa Ferraday
CinematographyPhilip Tannura
Edited byRichard Fantl
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
  • June 12, 1951 (1951-06-12)
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

China Corsair is a 1951 American adventure film directed by Ray Nazarro, starring Jon Hall and Lisa Ferraday and released by Columbia Pictures. It marks the film debut of Ernest Borgnine. Filming took place in February 1951.[1]

Plot

In a gambling club, McMillen is cheated of his winnings, which were the last of his money. He takes a job on a ship as an engineer but his ship wrecks and Tamara rescues him. While romance blossoms, they try to prevent a crook from selling Tamara's uncle's priceless collection of antique jade.

Cast

Reception

The New York Daily News described the film as "a preposterous affair" and Borgnine's role as unconvincing.[2]

References

  1. ^ Schallert, Edwin (February 7, 1951). "New England Hurricate Story Bought; Reunion of Astaire, Powell due". Los Angeles Times. p. 63.
  2. ^ Masters, Dorothy (July 4, 1951). "Roy Rogers Movie Tops N.Y. Dual". New York Daily News. p. 365.