The Painted Veil (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1934, The Painted Veil is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Boleslawski, running about 85 minutes. “Do not pass love by...It may never come again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The wife of a doctor in China falls in love with a diplomat.
Who’s in it. The Painted Veil stars Greta Garbo as Katrin Koerber Fane, Herbert Marshall as Walter Fane, George Brent as Jack Townsend and Warner Oland as General Yu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Painted Veil has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Painted Veil page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Painted Veil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Painted Veil (1934)?
- In US, The Painted Veil is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Painted Veil worth watching?
- The Painted Veil holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Painted Veil?
- The Painted Veil stars Greta Garbo, Herbert Marshall, George Brent, Warner Oland and Jean Hersholt.
- When was The Painted Veil released?
- The Painted Veil was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.