Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.
Sabu
as Prince Azim
Raymond Massey
as Prince Ghul
Valerie Hobson
as Mrs. Carruthers
Roger Livesey
as Capt. Carruthers
David Tree
as Lieut. Escott
Desmond Tester
as Bill Holder
Francis L. Sullivan
as Governor
Archibald Batty
as Major Bond
Frederick Culley
as Dr.Murphy
Amid Taftazani
as Mohammed Khan
Laurence Baskcomb
as Zarullah
Roy Emerton
as Wafadar