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Woman of Malacca (1937)

Movie ★ 6.1 113 min

Unhappy with her humdrum life as a provincial schoolteacher, Audrey Greenwood marries Major Carter, an officer in the British Army whom she does not love. Not long after the wedding Carter is on his way to Malaysia, accompanied by his wife, to take up a post in the British colony. During the long sea voyage, Audrey becomes acquainted with the handsome Prince Selim, the heir to the Malaysian throne. Life in the province of Malacca soon proves disagreeable to the free-spirited Englishwoman and she becomes a social outcast when her amorous affair with the prince is discovered.

Marc Allégret Director

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Released
October 6, 1937
Runtime
113 min
IMDb
tt0028756
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Studio
Régina

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Frequently asked questions

What is Woman of Malacca about?
Unhappy with her humdrum life as a provincial schoolteacher, Audrey Greenwood marries Major Carter, an officer in the British Army whom she does not love. Not long after the wedding Carter is on his way to Malaysia, accompanied by his wife, to take up a post in the British colony. During the long sea voyage, Audrey becomes acquainted with the handsome Prince Selim, the heir to the Malaysian throne. Life in the province of Malacca soon proves disagreeable to the free-spirited Englishwoman and she becomes a social outcast when her amorous affair with the prince is discovered.
Who directed Woman of Malacca?
Woman of Malacca was directed by Marc Allégret.
Who stars in Woman of Malacca?
Woman of Malacca stars Edwige Feuillère, Pierre Richard-Willm, Betty Daussmond, Jacques Copeau.
When was Woman of Malacca released?
Woman of Malacca is a 1937 drama film.
Where can I watch Woman of Malacca?
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