“Jeff Williams (Ronald Reagan) is an American army veteran living in China who is on the run from the Red Army as the country falls to communism. Along the way, he encounters a Chinese orphan named Wei Lin (Danny Chang) who is carrying an ancient and valuable golden idol. Adventure ensues as Williams must outwit both the communists and Chinese gangsters while scheming to cash in on the idol himself. But he is restrained by his love for a good woman (Rhonda Fleming).” – Wikipedia
[Note: This film scores a dismal 14% on the movie review site Rotten Tomatoes.]
Some of Reagan’s best films are:
•Kings Row (1942) – A gripping drama where Reagan delivers one of his most memorable performances.
•Knute Rockne, All American (1940) – Famous for Reagan’s portrayal of football legend George Gipp, which gave rise to the iconic phrase, “Win one for the Gipper.”
•Hellcats of the Navy (1957)– A WWII submarine drama, notable for being the only film in which Reagan starred alongside his future wife, Nancy Davis.
•Santa Fe Trail (1940)– A Western adventure featuring Reagan alongside Errol Flynn.
•This Is the Army (1943)– A wartime musical comedy that boosted troop morale during World War II.
