Mr. Wong in Chinatown 1939
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Director
- William Nigh
- Network
- Monogram Pictures
- Where to Stream
- FlixFling, Troma NOW
What is Mr. Wong in Chinatown?
Topic: Film "Mr. Wong in Chinatown" (1939).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1939
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 1, 1939
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Monogram Pictures
- Genres
- Mystery, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 24 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~71 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Monogram Pictures
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Title: Mr. Wong in Chinatown.
Year: 1939.
Genre: Mystery and Thriller (Source 1).
Director: William Nigh (Source 2).
Starring: Boris Karloff as Mr. Wong (Source 2).
Series info: Third in the series of Mr. Wong (Source 2).
Runtime: 1h 11m (Source 1).
Release Date: 08/01/1939 (US) (Source 1).
Plot:
A Chinese woman seeks help from San Francisco detective James Lee Wong.
She is killed by a poisoned dart in his front hall.
Before dying, she scrawls "Captain J" on a sheet of paper.
She is identified as Princess Lin Hwa.
She was on a secret military mission for Chinese forces
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“A gripping exploration of mystery and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Mr. Wong in Chinatown worth watching?
Mr. Wong in Chinatown holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 24 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Mr. Wong in Chinatown and when was it released?
Mr. Wong in Chinatown is a feature film with a runtime of 71 minutes. It was released in 1939. Release status: Released.
Who directed Mr. Wong in Chinatown?
Mr. Wong in Chinatown was directed by William Nigh.
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