

Stamboul Quest
Sentenced to death...AT FIVE O'CLOCK TEA!
Genres
Overview
In 1915, German Counter-Intelligence Chief Von Sturm learns that someone is providing the British with critical strategic planning for the Turkish theater. He suspects Ali Bey, Turkish commander for the Dardanelles, and dispatches Annemarie to Constantinople to secure the proof. En route, she becomes involved with Douglas Beall, a footloose American. Complications ensue, requiring Annemarie to engage in some dangerous improvisations.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
86 min
Release Date
1934-07-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
8
Vote Average
5.4
Myrna Loy
Annemarie, aka Fräulein Doktor and Helena Bohlen
George Brent
Douglas Beall
Lionel Atwill
Herr Von Sturm
C. Henry Gordon
Ali Bey
Rudolph Anders
Karl (as Rudolph Amendt)
Mischa Auer
Ameel Roberts
Leo G. Carroll
Kruger, #117 aka Bertram Church (uncredited)
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