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The Sun Never Sets

A powerfully dramatic story of men of empire and the women they love...excitement, mystery, intrigue and romance...woven into a thrilling tapestry of entertainment
May 31, 1939 · 1h 37m
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The Randolph family have a tradition of working in the British colonial service. Clive comes home from a mission in the Gold Coast of Africa accompanied by his wife Helen. He discovers his younger brother John, is not keen on following in his footsteps. John is then persuaded to try colonial service by his grandfather. He is accompanied by Clive who has been sent to investigate the source of a series of radio broadcasts that are sewing unrest throughout the world. These may be linked to Hugo Zurof, a man plotting to rule the world.

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CAST

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
John Randolph
Basil Rathbone
Clive Randolph
Barbara O'Neil
Helen Randolph
Lionel Atwill
Hugo Zurof
Virginia Field
Phyllis Ransome
C. Aubrey Smith
John Randolph
Melville Cooper
Cosey
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Randolph
Directed by Rowland V. Lee

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
Universal Pictures
Country
US

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