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Window to America (1952)

Movie 68 min

Drama Comedy

A New York City businessman meets a window washer hoping to commit suicide and decides to market his grief to the highest bidder in this acidic satire on American capitalism, one made even more memorable by the fact that the entire “American” cast are Chinese actors in whiteface. The greedy Mr. Butler (Shi Hui) convinces the suicidal “Charley” that he might as well endorse some cigarettes as he jumps out of his office window, and maybe wear a particular suit too. A true cinematic oddity, this Korean War–era propaganda piece is a satire that Frank Tashlin could envy.

Shi Hui Director Huang Zuolin Director Huang Zuolin Writer Ye Ming Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1952
Runtime
68 min
IMDb
tt31124034
Country
Language
Studio
Wenhua Film Company

Cast

Yu Fei Yu Fei Charlie Kent Shi Hui Shi Hui Mr. Butler Chen Shu Chen Shu Hallerman Hong Xia Hong Xia Mrs. Anderson Tian Zhendong Tian Zhendong Brown Shi Ling Shi Ling Sherwood Yu Zhongying Yu Zhongying Father O'Hara Lin Zhen Lin Zhen Miss Pound Jiaqi Song Cooper

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Frequently asked questions

What is Window to America about?
A New York City businessman meets a window washer hoping to commit suicide and decides to market his grief to the highest bidder in this acidic satire on American capitalism, one made even more memorable by the fact that the entire “American” cast are Chinese actors in whiteface. The greedy Mr. Butler (Shi Hui) convinces the suicidal “Charley” that he might as well endorse some cigarettes as he jumps out of his office window, and maybe wear a particular suit too. A true cinematic oddity, this Korean War–era propaganda piece is a satire that Frank Tashlin could envy.
Who directed Window to America?
Window to America was directed by Shi Hui, Huang Zuolin, Ye Ming.
Who stars in Window to America?
Window to America stars Yu Fei, Shi Hui, Chen Shu, Hong Xia.
When was Window to America released?
Window to America is a 1952 drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Window to America?
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