Movie

Chinatown Nights

“A white woman lost among Chinamen”

★ 4.4(8)19291h 23m

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Good to know

Director: William A. Wellman
Release date: 1929-03-29
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Chinatown Nights

Chinatown Nights is a 1929 movie in the Drama, Action and Crime genres, directed by William A. Wellman, starring Wallace Beery, Florence Vidor and Warner Oland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chinatown Nights in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Joan Fry, a society woman, falls in love with Chuck Riley, the white-leader of a powerful gang in Chinatown, and he quickly drags her down into the depths with him. But seeing her so much in love with him causes him to realize he is in love with her, and he determines to lift her up again. "Boston" Charley, the rival gang-leader, has other plans.

Cast

Wallace Beery

Chuck Riley

Florence Vidor

Joan Fry

Warner Oland

"Boston Charley" Wu

Jack McHugh

The Nameless Street Urchin

Jack Oakie

James "Jimmy" Williams, the reporter

Inez Marion

Frank Chew

The Gambler

Richard Cramer

Delaney, the bartender who throws Joan into street

Bess Flowers

Woman on Stairway

Willie Fung

One of Riley's Henchmen

Tetsu Komai

Woo Chung, Riley's principal henchman

Tom London

Cop

Themes & keywords

prohibition erachinatowngang leader

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Chinatown Nights in Australia?+

Chinatown Nights is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Chinatown Nights on Netflix?+

Chinatown Nights is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Chinatown Nights?+

Chinatown Nights has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in Chinatown Nights?+

Chinatown Nights stars Wallace Beery, Florence Vidor, Warner Oland, Jack McHugh and Jack Oakie.

When did Chinatown Nights come out?+

Chinatown Nights is a 1929 movie directed by William A. Wellman.

What genre is Chinatown Nights?+

Chinatown Nights is Drama, Action and Crime film.

Who directed Chinatown Nights?+

Chinatown Nights was directed by William A. Wellman.