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	'''''Son of India''''' is a 1931 American [[Pre-Code Hollywood\|pre-Code]] romance film directed by [[Jacques Feyder]] and starring [[Ramón Novarro]] and [[Madge Evans]]. The film is based on the 1882 novel ''Mr. Isaacs'' written by [[Francis Marion Crawford]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title~~.jsp?stid~~=~~2839&category~~=~~Screenplay Info~~ \|title=Screenplay Info for Son of India (1931) \|~~accessdate~~=January 16, 2010\|work=[[Turner Classic Movies]]}}</ref>
			'''''Son of India''''' is a 1931 American [[Pre-Code Hollywood\|pre-Code]] romance film directed by [[Jacques Feyder]] and starring [[Ramón Novarro]] and [[Madge Evans]]. The film is based on the 1882 novel ''Mr. Isaacs'' written by [[Francis Marion Crawford]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/2839/son-of-india \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015022231/http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/2839/Son-Of-India/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=October 15, 2012 \|title=Screenplay Info for Son of India (1931) \|access-date=January 16, 2010\|work=[[Turner Classic Movies]]}}</ref>

	==Plot==		==Plot==
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	Karim next journeys to [[Bombay]], where he attempts to sell the diamond in a jewelry store. Feeling that they aren't offering him enough money, he leaves. The corrupt store owners claim that Karim is a thief. He is arrested, and unable to prove he is the true owner of his father's diamond, faces a long prison sentence. William Darsey, an American witness, saves him by revealing the truth and Karim is released.		Karim next journeys to [[Bombay]], where he attempts to sell the diamond in a jewelry store. Feeling that they aren't offering him enough money, he leaves. The corrupt store owners claim that Karim is a thief. He is arrested, and unable to prove he is the true owner of his father's diamond, faces a long prison sentence. William Darsey, an American witness, saves him by revealing the truth and Karim is released.

	Some time later, Karim becomes one of the wealthiest men of Bombay, attending many high society social functions. At a [[polo]] match, he meets Janice Darsey, an attractive young American woman accompanied by her aunt and Dr. Wallace. Feeling attracted to each other, they are soon in love. This is much to Mrs. Darsey's dislike, who doesn't approve of her niece dating an Indian man. She attempts to sabotage their relationship by announcing that the Darseys will leave for [[Kolkota]].		Some time later, Karim becomes one of the wealthiest men of Bombay, attending many high society social functions. At a [[polo]] match, he meets Janice Darsey, an attractive young American woman accompanied by her aunt and Dr. Wallace. Feeling attracted to each other, they are soon in love. This is much to Mrs. Darsey's dislike, who doesn't approve of her niece dating an Indian man. She attempts to sabotage their relationship by announcing that the Darseys will leave for [[Kolkota\|Calcutta]].

	Janice, however, does not want to leave Karim and runs away from her aunt to secretly accompany Karim on a [[tiger]] hunt. When her aunt finds out, she is infuriated and immediately calls for William, who happens to be Janice's brother. During the hunt, Karim notices his father's killer. When confronted, the murderer shoots at Karim. Janice starts to hide and stumbles upon a poisonous plant. Karim brings her to safety and removes the poison, after which they become engaged. Back at home, William and Mrs. Darsey try to stop the marriage by telling them lies, but Karim and Janice come to the conclusion that their love for each other is stronger.		Janice, however, does not want to leave Karim and runs away from her aunt to secretly accompany Karim on a [[tiger]] hunt. When her aunt finds out, she is infuriated and immediately calls for William, who happens to be Janice's brother. During the hunt, Karim notices his father's killer. When confronted, the murderer shoots at Karim. Janice starts to hide and stumbles upon a poisonous plant. Karim brings her to safety and removes the poison, after which they become engaged. Back at home, William and Mrs. Darsey try to stop the marriage by telling them lies, but Karim and Janice come to the conclusion that their love for each other is stronger.
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	*[[Marjorie Rambeau]] as Mrs. Darsey		*[[Marjorie Rambeau]] as Mrs. Darsey
	*[[C. Aubrey Smith]] as Dr. Wallace		*[[C. Aubrey Smith]] as Dr. Wallace
	*[[Mitchell Lewis]] as Hamid		*[[Mitchell Lewis (actor)\|Mitchell Lewis]] as Hamid
	*[[John Miljan]] as Juggat		*[[John Miljan]] as Juggat
	*[[Nigel De Brulier]] as Rao Rama		*[[Nigel De Brulier]] as Rao Rama
	*[[Katherine DeMille]] as Amah (uncredited)		*[[Katherine DeMille]] as Amah (uncredited)
	*[[Ann Dvorak]] as Dancer (uncredited)		*[[Ann Dvorak]] as Dancer (uncredited)
	~~Ray Milland as Subaltern(uncredited)~~

	==Production==		==Production==
	''Son of India'' reunited [[Ramón Novarro]] with [[Jacques Feyder]], whom he previously had worked with before on ''[[Daybreak (1931 film)\|Daybreak]]'' (1931).<ref>Ellenberger, A., ''Ramon Novarro: a biography of the silent film idol, 1899-1968''. p.108</ref> It was Feyder's last film before returning to Europe.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title~~.jsp?stid~~=~~2839&category~~=~~Notes~~ \|title=Notes for Son of India (1931) \|~~accessdate~~=January 16, 2010\|work=[[Turner Classic Movies]]}}</ref> Novarro's leading lady was [[Madge Evans]]. Evans was at the beginning of her MGM career and she was later assigned as Novarro's love interest several times again.		''Son of India'' reunited [[Ramón Novarro]] with [[Jacques Feyder]], whom he previously had worked with before on ''[[Daybreak (1931 film)\|Daybreak]]'' (1931).<ref>Ellenberger, A., ''Ramon Novarro: a biography of the silent film idol, 1899-1968''. p.108</ref> It was Feyder's last film before returning to Europe.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/2839/son-of-india \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015022231/http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/2839/Son-Of-India/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=October 15, 2012 \|title=Notes for Son of India (1931) \|access-date=January 16, 2010\|work=[[Turner Classic Movies]]}}</ref> Novarro's leading lady was [[Madge Evans]]. Evans was at the beginning of her MGM career and she was later assigned as Novarro's love interest several times again.

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*{{IMDb title\|~~id=~~0022412~~\|title=Son of India~~}}		*{{IMDb title\|0022412}}

	{{Jacques Feyder}}		{{Jacques Feyder}}
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{{short description|1931 film}}
{{more citations needed|date=April 2012}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Son of India
| image = Son of India poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical poster
| director = [[Jacques Feyder]]
| producer =
| screenplay = [[Ernest Vajda]]<br>[[John Meehan (screenwriter)|John Meehan]]<br>Claudine West
| based_on = {{Based on|''Mr. Isaacs''|[[Francis Marion Crawford]]}}
| starring = [[Ramón Novarro]]<br>[[Madge Evans]]
| music =
| cinematography = [[Harold Rosson]]
| editing = [[Conrad A. Nervig]]
| distributor = [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]
| released = {{Film date|1931|08|01}}
| runtime = 73 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
}}
'''''Son of India''''' is a 1931 American [[Pre-Code Hollywood|pre-Code]] romance film directed by [[Jacques Feyder]] and starring [[Ramón Novarro]] and [[Madge Evans]]. The film is based on the 1882 novel ''Mr. Isaacs'' written by [[Francis Marion Crawford]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=2839&category=Screenplay Info |title=Screenplay Info for Son of India (1931) |accessdate=January 16, 2010|work=[[Turner Classic Movies]]}}</ref>

==Plot==
Karim is the son of [[rajah]] and jewel merchant Hamid, traveling with him through [[India]]. On the twentieth day of their journey, after Karim hears his father speak about the importance of gratitude, they are attacked by bandits. The group of travelers is massacred, but Rao Rama, a holy man, hides Karim in a shallow grave. He survives the tragedy, and is left with his father's most valuable [[diamond]].

Karim next journeys to [[Bombay]], where he attempts to sell the diamond in a jewelry store. Feeling that they aren't offering him enough money, he leaves. The corrupt store owners claim that Karim is a thief. He is arrested, and unable to prove he is the true owner of his father's diamond, faces a long prison sentence. William Darsey, an American witness, saves him by revealing the truth and Karim is released.

Some time later, Karim becomes one of the wealthiest men of Bombay, attending many high society social functions. At a [[polo]] match, he meets Janice Darsey, an attractive young American woman accompanied by her aunt and Dr. Wallace. Feeling attracted to each other, they are soon in love. This is much to Mrs. Darsey's dislike, who doesn't approve of her niece dating an Indian man. She attempts to sabotage their relationship by announcing that the Darseys will leave for [[Kolkota]].

Janice, however, does not want to leave Karim and runs away from her aunt to secretly accompany Karim on a [[tiger]] hunt. When her aunt finds out, she is infuriated and immediately calls for William, who happens to be Janice's brother. During the hunt, Karim notices his father's killer. When confronted, the murderer shoots at Karim. Janice starts to hide and stumbles upon a poisonous plant. Karim brings her to safety and removes the poison, after which they become engaged. Back at home, William and Mrs. Darsey try to stop the marriage by telling them lies, but Karim and Janice come to the conclusion that their love for each other is stronger.

==Cast==
*[[Ramón Novarro]] as Karim
*[[Madge Evans]] as Janice Darsey
*[[Conrad Nagel]] as William Darsey
*[[Marjorie Rambeau]] as Mrs. Darsey
*[[C. Aubrey Smith]] as Dr. Wallace
*[[Mitchell Lewis]] as Hamid
*[[John Miljan]] as Juggat
*[[Nigel De Brulier]] as Rao Rama
*[[Katherine DeMille]] as Amah (uncredited)
*[[Ann Dvorak]] as Dancer (uncredited)
Ray Milland as Subaltern(uncredited)

==Production==
''Son of India'' reunited [[Ramón Novarro]] with [[Jacques Feyder]], whom he previously had worked with before on ''[[Daybreak (1931 film)|Daybreak]]'' (1931).<ref>Ellenberger, A., ''Ramon Novarro: a biography of the silent film idol, 1899-1968''. p.108</ref> It was Feyder's last film before returning to Europe.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=2839&category=Notes |title=Notes for Son of India (1931) |accessdate=January 16, 2010|work=[[Turner Classic Movies]]}}</ref> Novarro's leading lady was [[Madge Evans]]. Evans was at the beginning of her MGM career and she was later assigned as Novarro's love interest several times again.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0022412|title=Son of India}}

{{Jacques Feyder}}

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