Window to America
Jan 01, 1952 · 1h 8m
Director
Huang Zuolin, Shi Hui, Ye Ming, Yu ZhongyingOverview
A New York City businessman meets a window washer hoping to commit suicide and decides to market his grief to the highest bidder in this acidic satire on American capitalism, one made even more memorable by the fact that the entire “American” cast are Chinese actors in whiteface. The greedy Mr. Butler (Shi Hui) convinces the suicidal “Charley” that he might as well endorse some cigarettes as he jumps out of his office window, and maybe wear a particular suit too. A true cinematic oddity, this Korean War–era propaganda piece is a satire that Frank Tashlin could envy.
Cast of Window to America
Crew of Window to America
About Window to America
What is Window to America about?
A New York City businessman meets a window washer hoping to commit suicide and decides to market his grief to the highest bidder in this acidic satire on American capitalism, one made even more memorable by the fact that the entire “American” cast are Chinese actors in whiteface. The greedy Mr. Butler (Shi Hui) convinces the suicidal “Charley” that he might as well endorse some cigarettes as he…
When was Window to America released?
Window to America was released on January 1, 1952.
How long is Window to America?
Window to America runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
Who directed Window to America?
Window to America was directed by Huang Zuolin, Shi Hui and Ye Ming.
Who is in the cast of Window to America?
The cast of Window to America includes Yu Fei (Charlie Kent), Shi Hui (Mr. Butler), Chen Shu (Hallerman), Hong Xia (Mrs. Anderson) and Tian Zhendong (Brown).