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THE BITTER TEA OF GENERAL YEN

Directed by Frank Capra
United States, 1933
Romance, Drama, War
  • 8787 minutes

Synopsis

Megan Davis arrives in China to marry 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 rescues Davis after she faints but subsequently holds her captive.

Synopsis

Megan Davis arrives in China to marry 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 rescues Davis after she faints but subsequently holds her captive.