The Drum (1938)

6.1/10 104 min Adventure War

Overview

Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.

Cast

Sabu

Prince Azim

Raymond Massey

Prince Ghul

Valerie Hobson

Mrs. Carruthers

Roger Livesey

Capt. Carruthers

David Tree

Lieut. Escott

Desmond Tester

Bill Holder

Francis L. Sullivan

Governor

Archibald Batty

Major Bond

Frederick Culley

Dr.Murphy

Roy Emerton

Wafadar

Michael Martin Harvey

Mullah

Martin Walker

Herrick

Ronald Adam

Major Gregoff

Leo Genn

Abdul Fakir (uncredited)

Ralph Truman

Dinner Guest (uncredited)

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