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Burma Convoy
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Wikipedia article
'Burma Convoy' is a 1941 film about a truck convoy on the Burma Road directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Charles Bickford and Evelyn Ankers.
It was also known as 'Halfway to Shanghai'.
Plot
In the Burmese town of Lashio, the convoys of an American transport company keep being attacked. Head driver is Cliff Weldon. His brother Mike comes to visit. They deal with a Eurasian spy, a Chinese agent and enemy attacks.
Cast
*Charles Bickford as Cliff Weldon
*Evelyn Ankers as Ann McBragel
*Frank Albertson as Mike Weldon
*Cecil Kellaway as Angus McBragel
*Willie Fung as Smitty
*Keye Luke as Lin Taiyen
*Turhan Bey as Mr. Yuchau
*Truman Bradley as Victor Harrison
*Ken Christy as Hank
*C. Montague Shaw as Major Hart
*Harry Stubbs as Hubert
*Chester Gan as Keela
*Vyola Vonn as Mazie
*Eddie Lee as Leon
*Dorothy Vaughan as Mrs. Hubert
*Grace Lem as Mrs. Wong Lee
*Dave Thursby as Constable
*Duke York as Bartender
*Loo Loy as Rebel leader
Production
The film was announced in April 1941 as 'Halfway to Shanghai'. It was an early lead role for Evelyn Ankers who had joined the studio after being on stage in 'Ladies in Retirement'. Filming took place in April and May 1941.Twentieth' to Claim Colbert for Feature Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 7 Apr 1941: 16.
The film was one of a number being set in the Burma Road around this time, others including 'A Yank on the Burma Road', 'Burma Road' and 'Over the Burma Road', with the latter two not being filmed.SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD New York Times 17 Sep 1941: 27.
Reception
The 'New York Times' thought the film was "too tame".At the Rialto
T.M.P.. New York Times 7 Oct 1941: 26.
References
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