Stamboul Quest (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1934, Stamboul Quest is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Sam Wood, running about 86 minutes. “Sentenced to death...AT FIVE O'CLOCK TEA!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1915, German Counter-Intelligence Chief Von Sturm learns that someone is providing the British with critical strategic planning for the Turkish theater. He suspects Ali Bey, Turkish commander for the Dardanelles, and dispatches Annemarie to Constantinople to secure the proof. En route, she becomes involved with Douglas Beall, a footloose American. Complications ensue, requiring Annemarie to engage in some dangerous improvisations.
Who’s in it. Stamboul Quest stars Myrna Loy as Annemarie, aka Fräulein Doktor and Helena Bohlen, George Brent as Douglas Beall, Lionel Atwill as Herr Von Sturm and C. Henry Gordon as Ali Bey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Stamboul Quest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stamboul Quest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stamboul Quest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stamboul Quest (1934)?
- In US, Stamboul Quest is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stamboul Quest worth watching?
- Stamboul Quest holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stamboul Quest?
- Stamboul Quest stars Myrna Loy, George Brent, Lionel Atwill, C. Henry Gordon and Rudolph Anders.
- When was Stamboul Quest released?
- Stamboul Quest was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.