Oil for the Lamps of China_
"The FLAMING HELL OF THE LAST FRONTIER"
An American oil company representative risks sacrificing his marriage for his career in the rural lands of China.
Starring
Pat O'Brien, Josephine Hutchinson, Jean Muir
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Oil for the Lamps of China was released 91 years ago in 1935.
Overview
An American oil company representative risks sacrificing his marriage for his career in the rural lands of China.
Oil for the Lamps of China is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (20)
Pat O'Brien
Stephen Chase
Josephine Hutchinson
Hester Adams Chase
Jean Muir
Alice Wellman
Lyle Talbot
Jim
Arthur Byron
No. 1 Boss
John Eldredge
Don Wellman
Donald Crisp
J.T. McCarger
Willie Fung
Kin
Tetsu Komai
Ho
Henry O'Neill
Edward Hartford
Ronnie Cosby
Bunsy Wellman
William B. Davidson
E.H. Swaley
George Meeker
Bill Kendall
Joseph Crehan
Clements
Christian Rub
Dr. Jorgen
Willard Robertson
Speaker
Edward McWade
Dan
Florence Fair
Miss Cunningham - Nurse
Keye Luke
Young Chinese Soldier
SL
Suey Long Wong
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What is Oil for the Lamps of China about?
An American oil company representative risks sacrificing his marriage for his career in the rural lands of China.
How long is Oil for the Lamps of China?
Oil for the Lamps of China has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Oil for the Lamps of China?
The cast of Oil for the Lamps of China includes Pat O'Brien, Josephine Hutchinson, Jean Muir, Lyle Talbot, Arthur Byron.
What is the rating of Oil for the Lamps of China?
Oil for the Lamps of China has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama