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They Met in Bombay

They Met in Bombay

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They Met in Bombay

"Stealing jewels for profit . . . and hearts for pleasure!"

1941

1h 32m

7.2(20 votes)

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Romance

Drama

Overview

A jewel thief and a con artist are rivals in the theft of a valuable diamond and gem necklace in Bombay and as the Japanese Army invades China.

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Gerald Meldrick

Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell

Anya Von Duren

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Captain Chang

Reginald Owen

Reginald Owen

General Allen

Jessie Ralph

Jessie Ralph

Duchess of Beltravers

Matthew Boulton

Matthew Boulton

Inspector Cressney

Eduardo Ciannelli

Eduardo Ciannelli

Giovanni Riccio

Luis Alberni

Luis Alberni

Maitre d'hotel

Rosina Galli

Rosina Galli

Carmencita

Jay Novello

Jay Novello

Bolo

Creative team

Directed by: Clarence Brown
Written by: Edwin Justus Mayer
Anita Loos

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