Limehouse Blues
“DANGER and ROMANCE - hand in hand!”
Synopsis
Fresh from Chinatown in New York, Harry Young has taken over the illegal import business in the seamy Limehouse district of London, where he cold-bloodedly disposes of rivals and runs a smoky nightclub. He falls for a low-class, white pickpocket, diminishing his pride in the Chinese half of his heritage and sparking the jealousy of the nightclub's moody star performer.
Top Cast
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George Raft
Harry Young
Jean Parker
Toni
Anna May Wong
Tu Tuan
Kent Taylor
Eric Benton
Montagu Love
Pug Talbot
Billy Bevan
Herb
John Rogers
Smokey
Robert Loraine
Inspector Sheridan
E. Alyn Warren
Ching Lee
Wyndham Standing
Assistant Commissioner Kenyon
Louis Vincenot
Rhama
Eric Blore
Slummer (uncredited)
Ann Sheridan
Bit Part (uncredited)
Mary Wong
Minor Role (uncredited)
Lulu Wong
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Cyril Hume, Arthur Phillips
- Original Title
- Limehouse Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall
Cyril Hume, Arthur Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Hall
Director
Cyril Hume
Screenplay
Arthur Phillips
Screenplay
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 Limehouse Blues
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What is Limehouse Blues about?
Fresh from Chinatown in New York, Harry Young has taken over the illegal import business in the seamy Limehouse district of London, where he cold-bloodedly disposes of rivals and runs a smoky nightclub. He falls for a low-class, white pickpocket, diminishing his pride in the Chinese half of his heritage and sparking the jealousy of the nightclub's moody star performer.
Who directed Limehouse Blues?
Limehouse Blues was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in Limehouse Blues?
The principal cast of Limehouse Blues includes George Raft, Jean Parker, Anna May Wong, Kent Taylor, Montagu Love.
When was Limehouse Blues released and how long is it?
Limehouse Blues was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Limehouse Blues?
Limehouse Blues holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).