The Rains Came

(1939)Directed by Clarence Brown104 minDrama, Romance, Adventure

Indian aristocrat Rama Safti returns from medical training in the U.S. to give his life to the poor folk of Ranchipur. Lady Edwina and her drunken artist ex-lover Tom Ransome get in the way, but everyone shapes up when faced by earthquake, flooding, and plague.

Myrna Loyas Lady Edwina Esketh
Tyrone Poweras Major Rama Safti
George Brentas Tom Ransome
Brenda Joyceas Fern Simon
Nigel Bruceas Lord Albert Esketh
Joseph Schildkrautas Mr. Bannerjee
Mary Nashas Miss Mac Daid
Jane Darwellas Aunt Phoebe Smiley
Marjorie Rambeauas Mrs. Simon
Henry Traversas Rev. Homer Smiley
H.B. Warneras Maharajah
Laura Hope Crewsas Lily Hoggett-Egburry
William Royleas Raschid Ali Khan
C. Montague Shawas General Keith
Harry Haydenas Rev. Elmer Simon
Abner Bibermanas John, the Baptist
Mara Alexanderas Mrs. Bannerjee
William Edmundsas Mr. Das
Eddie Abdoas Soldier (uncredited)
Zebedy Coltas Boy Piano Player (uncredited)
Guy D'Enneryas Mr. Durga (uncredited)
Dominie Duvalas Girl (uncredited)