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  • The Sun Never Sets (1939)
  • Passed
    97 min | Drama
The Sun Never Sets (1939)
Passed
97 min | Drama

After Clive Randolph finally returns home from Gold Coast colony, younger brother John balks at following the family Colonial Service tradition. But back in Gold Coast, one Zurof, nominally studying ants, pursues a hidden political agenda ...See moreAfter Clive Randolph finally returns home from Gold Coast colony, younger brother John balks at following the family Colonial Service tradition. But back in Gold Coast, one Zurof, nominally studying ants, pursues a hidden political agenda that causes worldwide unrest; the Colonial Office persuades both brothers to go back and deal with it. Young John makes a mess of things, then must save the day on his own. Written by Rod Crawford See less
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Director
Writers
W.P. Lipscomb (screen play) | Arthur Fitz-Richard (based on a story) | Jerry Horwin (based on a story)
Producer
Composer
Frank Skinner (musical score)
Cinematographer
Editor
Ted J. Kent (as Ted Kent)
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Updated May 31, 1939

Release date
May 31, 1939 (United States)

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41 cast members
Name Known for
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
John Randolph John Randolph   See fewer
Basil Rathbone
Clive Randolph Clive Randolph   See fewer
Barbara O'Neil
Helen Randolph Helen Randolph   See fewer
Virginia Field
Phyllis Phyllis   See fewer
C. Aubrey Smith
Sir John Randolph Sir John Randolph   See fewer
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Randolph Mrs. Randolph   See fewer
Arthur Mulliner
Uncle Gerald Uncle Gerald   See fewer
Theodore von Eltz
Delafons Delafons   See fewer
Douglas Walton
Carpenter Carpenter   See fewer
Cecil Kellaway
Colonial Official Colonial Official   See fewer
Lionel Belmore
Third Selection Board Member (uncredited) Third Selection Board Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Sidney Bracey
Minister of Colonial Affairs (uncredited) Minister of Colonial Affairs (uncredited)   See fewer
Jess Lee Brooks
Angry - Heavyset Chief (uncredited) Angry - Heavyset Chief (uncredited)   See fewer
Russell Burroughs
Young Candidate (uncredited) Young Candidate (uncredited)   See fewer
Frederick Clarke
Dr. Anderson (uncredited) Dr. Anderson (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Cording
Zurof Camp Guard (uncredited) Zurof Camp Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Deery
Command Bomber Pilot (uncredited) Command Bomber Pilot (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Duvall
Kim Kroo (uncredited) Kim Kroo (uncredited)   See fewer
James Eagles
Assistant Operator (uncredited) Assistant Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Mary Field
Maid (uncredited) Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Lawrence Grant
Second Selection Board Member (uncredited) Second Selection Board Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Hall
Henchman Bringing John Randolph Through Sliding Doors (uncredited) Henchman Bringing John Randolph Through Sliding Doors (uncredited)   See fewer
Holmes Herbert
Colonial Official (uncredited) Colonial Official (uncredited)   See fewer
Claude Horton
Sir Walter Raleigh (uncredited) Sir Walter Raleigh (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Hurlic
Tuppence - Native Boy (uncredited) Tuppence - Native Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Brandon Hurst
A Doctor (uncredited) A Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Olaf Hytten
Statesman (uncredited) Statesman (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Keane
DNXY Radio Operator (uncredited) DNXY Radio Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Emmett Keane
Henchman Careira (uncredited) Henchman Careira (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter McGrail
Henchman DaCosta (uncredited) Henchman DaCosta (uncredited)   See fewer
Lew Payton
Village Chief (uncredited) Village Chief (uncredited)   See fewer
Hilda Plowright
Queen Elizabeth (uncredited) Queen Elizabeth (uncredited)   See fewer
Napier Raikes
First Selection Board Member (uncredited) First Selection Board Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Hassan Said
'Palaver' Translator (uncredited) 'Palaver' Translator (uncredited)   See fewer
C. Montague Shaw
Colonial Affairs Official (uncredited) Colonial Affairs Official (uncredited)   See fewer
Ivan F. Simpson
A Doctor (uncredited) A Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Snowden
The Randolph Manservant (uncredited) The Randolph Manservant (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Wilton
Colonial Affairs Official (uncredited) Colonial Affairs Official (uncredited)   See fewer
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