Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Synopsis
Torchy Blane joins her police-detective fiance to solve a series of murders involving a set of Chinese grave tablets taken and sold to a collector and death-threats written in Chinese characters.
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Glenda Farrell
Torchy Blane
Barton MacLane
Det. Lt. Steve 'Mac' McBride
Tom Kennedy
Det. Sgt. Gahagan
Henry O'Neill
Sen. H. Baldwin
Patric Knowles
Capt. Condon
James Stephenson
Dr. Mansfield
Janet Shaw
Janet Baldwin
Frank Shannon
Police Capt. McTavish
George Guhl
Desk Sergeant
Anderson Lawler
Allan Fitzhugh
Richard Bond
Richard Staunton
Eddy Chandler
State Police Captain
Alice Connors
Maid (uncredited)
Joe Cunningham
Editor Maxie (uncredited)
Bud Geary
Trooper (uncredited)
Sol Gorss
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Roger Gray
Cemetery Gateman (uncredited)
John Harron
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bricker
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Torchy Blane in Chinatown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
George Bricker, Frederick Nebel, Murray Leinster
Howard Jackson
Warren Lynch
Frederick Richards
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
George Bricker
Screenplay
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Warren Lynch
Director of Photography
Frederick Richards
Editor
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torchy Blane in Chinatown
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What is Torchy Blane in Chinatown about?
Torchy Blane joins her police-detective fiance to solve a series of murders involving a set of Chinese grave tablets taken and sold to a collector and death-threats written in Chinese characters.
Who directed Torchy Blane in Chinatown?
Torchy Blane in Chinatown was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Torchy Blane in Chinatown?
The principal cast of Torchy Blane in Chinatown includes Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane, Tom Kennedy, Henry O'Neill, Patric Knowles.
When was Torchy Blane in Chinatown released and how long is it?
Torchy Blane in Chinatown was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Torchy Blane in Chinatown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Torchy Blane in Chinatown was composed by Howard Jackson.
Is Torchy Blane in Chinatown based on a book or true story?
Torchy Blane in Chinatown is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Frederick Nebel".