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In Shanghai, an American girl smuggling opium is put under surveillance by an agent disguised as a mining engineer.

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NYT Staff New York Times 09/12/2019
Although the story has a somewhat abrupt termination, it is nevertheless interesting and in spots quite thrilling. Go to Full Review Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 09/12/2019
Tod Browning directed, and though the film isn't as sensationalistic as his better-known horror films, it still offers flashes of his perverse imagination. There are compelling supporting performances from Wallace Beery and Anna May Wong. Go to Full Review Kathy Fennessy Seattle Film Blog 05/30/2022
3/4
Though Drifting is the top-billed feature, the jewel in the crown is White Tiger... Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl 10/24/2020
6/10
...Anna May Wong has a larger role in this one, as the lovestruck daughter of the local opium supplier. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Tod Browning

Director

Priscilla Dean

Cassie Cook

Matt Moore

Capt. Arthur Jarvis

Wallace Beery

Jules Repin

J. Farrell MacDonald

Murphy

Rose Dione

Madame Polly Voo

Movie Info

Synopsis In Shanghai, an American girl smuggling opium is put under surveillance by an agent disguised as a mining engineer.
Director
Tod Browning
Screenwriter
Tod Browning
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Genre
Drama
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 20, 1923, Limited
Runtime
1h 10m