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The Shanghai Drama

6.619381h 35mMovieDrama

A Russian emigrant sings in a Shanghai nightclub under the assumed name of Kay Murphy. All she dreams of is a peaceful life with her daughter Vera. But this is only a pipe dream as she has been forced by her former lover Ivan to work for a…

DirectorG.W. Pabst
WritersHerman G. Weinberg·Alexandre Arnoux
ProducerRomain Pinès

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The Shanghai Drama isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by G.W. Pabst

LJLouis Jouvet
Louis Jouvet
Ivan
RRRaymond Rouleau
Raymond Rouleau
Franchon
SDSuzanne Desprès
Suzanne Desprès
Nina
VIValéry Inkijinoff
Valéry Inkijinoff
Lee Pang
DDorville
Dorville
Big-Bill
AAAndré Alerme
André Alerme
Mac Tavish
ÉLÉlina Labourdette
Élina Labourdette
Vera
RMRobert Manuel
Robert Manuel
Attacked customer
MPMila Parély
Mila Parély
Captain of the girls
SDSuzanne Desprès
Suzanne Desprès
Governess Niania
CMChristl Mardayn
Christl Mardayn
Mrs. Blonski / singer Kay Murphy
GDGabrielle Dorziat
Gabrielle Dorziat
College director

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The Shanghai Drama — streaming FAQ

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Is The Shanghai Drama on Netflix?

No, The Shanghai Drama is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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The Shanghai Drama isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.