Katrin Koerber (Greta Garbo) is eager to leave home. She marries Dr. Walter Fane (Herbert Marshall) even though she doesn't really love him. He moves them to Hong Kong and becomes busy with work. She falls for married diplomat Jack Townsend (George Brent).
This is based on the 1925 novel. Its best asset is undoubtedly Greta Garbo. She is simply a superstar. This Hollywood production is doing the exotic Orient for China. It's all very grand and fake Hollywood including some yellow-faced acting. People had a certain image of China. It's good enough that many actual Chinese actors get speaking roles. As for the story and the romance, it's all rather simple. The chemistry is functional. Garbo outshines them all.
This is based on the 1925 novel. Its best asset is undoubtedly Greta Garbo. She is simply a superstar. This Hollywood production is doing the exotic Orient for China. It's all very grand and fake Hollywood including some yellow-faced acting. People had a certain image of China. It's good enough that many actual Chinese actors get speaking roles. As for the story and the romance, it's all rather simple. The chemistry is functional. Garbo outshines them all.