Shadow of Chinatown
Synopsis
Feature version of the 1936 serial starring Bela Lugosi. A European importing firm resorts to devious extremes to run its Chinese competition out of business.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert F. Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert F. Hill
- Original Title
- Shadow of Chinatown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert F. Hill
Robert F. Hill
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Hill
Director
Sam Katzman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow of Chinatown
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What is Shadow of Chinatown about?
Feature version of the 1936 serial starring Bela Lugosi. A European importing firm resorts to devious extremes to run its Chinese competition out of business.
Who directed Shadow of Chinatown?
Shadow of Chinatown was directed by Robert F. Hill.
Who stars in Shadow of Chinatown?
The principal cast of Shadow of Chinatown includes Bela Lugosi, Bruce Bennett, Joan Barclay, Luana Walters, Maurice Liu.
When was Shadow of Chinatown released and how long is it?
Shadow of Chinatown was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadow of Chinatown?
Shadow of Chinatown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).