---
title: "Mr. Wong in Chinatown"
year: 1939
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-wong-in-chinatown-1939"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 59701
imdb_id: "tt0031680"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 71
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 24
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-wong-in-chinatown-1939

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Mr. Wong in Chinatown" (1939).
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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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | FlixFling, Troma NOW | Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling | Tubi TV, Cineverse | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Nigh
- **Networks / Studios**: Monogram Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Boris Karloff** as *Mr. James Lee Wong*
- **Marjorie Reynolds** as *Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan*
- **Grant Withers** as *Police Capt. Bill Street*
- **Huntley Gordon** as *Mr. Davidson*
- **George Lynn** as *Capt. Guy Jackson*
- **William Royle** as *Capt. Jaime*
- **James Flavin** as *Police Sgt. Jerry*
- **Lotus Long** as *Princess Lin Hwa*
- **Lee Tung Foo** as *Willie*
- **Bessie Loo** as *Lilly May*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mr. Wong in Chinatown online?
Mr. Wong in Chinatown is currently available to watch or stream on FlixFling, Troma NOW, Amazon Video, Cineverse. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Mr. Wong in Chinatown?
Mr. Wong in Chinatown was directed by William Nigh.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mr. Wong in Chinatown — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/59701)
- [Mr. Wong in Chinatown - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Wong_in_Chinatown)
- [Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031680/fullcredits/)
- [Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/59701-mr-wong-in-chinatown/cast)

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