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
1939 · 1h 37m · Passed
Drama
Directed by
Rowland V. Lee
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Rowland V. Lee Director
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as John Randolph
- Basil Rathbone as Clive Randolph
- Barbara O'Neil as Helen Randolph
- Lionel Atwill as Hugo Zurof
- Virginia Field as Phyllis Ransome
- C. Aubrey Smith as Sir John Randolph
- Melville Cooper as Cosey
- Mary Forbes as Mrs. Randolph
- John Burton as Simon Randolph
- Arthur Mulliner Cast
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