The Drum (1938)
"MEN BATTLE FOR THEIR LIVES... WOMEN FIGHT FOR THEIR LOVE... IN A MIGHTY SAGA OF CONQUEST ON INDIA'S FRONTIER"

Title: The Drum
Original Title: The Drum
Release Date: 1938-09-29
Status: Released
Rating: 5.795/10 (from 22 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Adventure, War
Production Companies: London Films Productions, United Artists
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

Amid Taftazani
Mohammed Khan