

China Seas
Captain Alan Gaskell sails the perilous waters between Hong Kong and Singapore with a secret cargo: a fortune in British gold. That's not the only risky cargo he carries; both his fiery mistress and his refined fiancee are aboard!
Where to watch China Seas in United States
Can I watch China Seas in United States? China Seas isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open China Seas there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is China Seas streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | — |
About China Seas
China Seas is a 1935 English-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Tay Garnett. The cast is led by Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Wallace Beery. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
China Seas was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on August 9, 1935, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Writers
- Jules Furthman, James Kevin McGuinness, Monckton Hoffe
- Release date
- August 9, 1935
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
China Seas cast & crew
China Seas was directed by Tay Garnett and written by Jules Furthman, James Kevin McGuinness, and Monckton Hoffe.
The cast features Clark Gable as Cpt Alan Gaskell, Jean Harlow as Dolly 'China Doll' Portland, Wallace Beery as Jamesy MacArdle, Lewis Stone as Tom Davids, Rosalind Russell as Sybil Barclay, and Dudley Digges as Dawson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Herbert Stothart, cinematography is by Ray June, and it was produced by Irving Thalberg.
Is China Seas worth watching?
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, China Seas is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch China Seas
China Seas isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of China Seas

Clark Gable
Cpt Alan Gaskell

Jean Harlow
Dolly 'China Doll' Portland

Wallace Beery
Jamesy MacArdle

Lewis Stone
Tom Davids

Rosalind Russell
Sybil Barclay

Dudley Digges
Dawson

C. Aubrey Smith
Sir Guy Wilmerding

Robert Benchley
Charlie McCaleb

William Henry
Rockwell

Liev De Maigret
Mrs. Vollberg

Lilian Bond
Mrs. Timmons

Edward Brophy
Wilbur Timmons
China Seas — FAQs
▸Where can I watch China Seas in United States?
China Seas is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is China Seas in?
China Seas is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is China Seas?
China Seas runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is China Seas rated?
China Seas is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 40 ratings.











