
Feature film — 1938
The Drum (1938)
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.
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A high-signal pick with 26 votes.
London Films Productions / United Artists
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Director: Zoltan Korda
On screen
Cast & crew

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
Amid Taftazani
Mohammed Khan
Laurence Baskcomb
Zarullah

Roy Emerton
Wafadar
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