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DRAMA . 1935 . 1h 37m . 7.3/10

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
7.3/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
1935
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Pat O'Brien stars as Stephen Chase in Oil for the Lamps of China.
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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
Pat O'Brien
Stephen Chase
Josephine Hutchinson
Josephine Hutchinson
Hester Adams Chase
Jean Muir
Jean Muir
Alice Wellman
Lyle Talbot
Lyle Talbot
Jim
Arthur Byron
Arthur Byron
No. 1 Boss
John Eldredge
John Eldredge
Don Wellman
Donald Crisp
Donald Crisp
J.T. McCarger
Willie Fung
Willie Fung
Kin
Tetsu Komai
Tetsu Komai
Ho
Henry O'Neill
Henry O'Neill
Edward Hartford
Ronnie Cosby
Ronnie Cosby
Bunsy Wellman
William B. Davidson
William B. Davidson
E.H. Swaley
George Meeker
George Meeker
Bill Kendall
Joseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan
Clements
Christian Rub
Christian Rub
Dr. Jorgen
Willard Robertson
Willard Robertson
Speaker
Edward McWade
Edward McWade
Dan
Florence Fair
Florence Fair
Miss Cunningham - Nurse
Keye Luke
Keye Luke
Young Chinese Soldier
SL
Suey Long Wong

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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
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