The Remittance Woman (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1923, The Remittance Woman is a drama film directed by Wesley Ruggles, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Anthony Campbell threatens to send his daughter, Marie, to China as punishment for her continued extravagance. She welcomes the suggestion because her sweetheart, George Holt, is planning a business trip to the Orient. When they arrive, Marie's Chinese maid, Liu Po-Yat, gives her a tiny vase to keep her from harm. However, the vase was stolen years earlier from the Manchus, China's ruling dynasty, and their pursuit of the lost treasure plunges Marie and George into danger.
Who’s in it. The Remittance Woman stars Ethel Clayton as Marie Campbell, Rockliffe Fellowes as George Holt, Mario Carillo as Moses d'Acosta and Frank Lanning as Tsang Tse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Remittance Woman sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Remittance Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Remittance Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Remittance Woman (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Remittance Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Remittance Woman worth watching?
- The Remittance Woman holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Remittance Woman?
- The Remittance Woman stars Ethel Clayton, Rockliffe Fellowes, Mario Carillo, Frank Lanning and Tom Wilson.
- When was The Remittance Woman released?
- The Remittance Woman was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.