King of Chinatown
“Ruthless ruler of a city of Shadows!”
Synopsis
A Chinese-American surgeon faces a moral dilemma after operating on the mob boss in charge of vice and protection rackets in her city's Chinatown.
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King of Chinatown (1939) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-18
Top Cast
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Anna May Wong
Dr. Mary Ling
Akim Tamiroff
Frank Baturin
J. Carrol Naish
The Professor
Sidney Toler
Dr. Chang Ling
Philip Ahn
Robert 'Bob' Li
Anthony Quinn
Mike Gordon
Bernadene Hayes
Dolly Warren
Roscoe Karns
Rip Harrigan
Ray Mayer
Potatoes
Richard Denning
Jeff, Protective Association Henchman
Archie Twitchell
Interne
Eddie Marr
Bert, Fight Trainer
George Anderson
Detective
Charles B. Wood
1st Gangster
George Magrill
2nd Gangster
Charles Trowbridge
Dr. Jones
Lily King
Chinese Woman
Chester Gan
Mr. Foo
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 2, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Grindé
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward, Irving Reis
- Original Title
- King of Chinatown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Grindé
Lillie Hayward, Irving Reis, Herbert J. Biberman
Leo Tover
Eda Warren
Harold Hurley, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Irving Reis
Screenplay
Harold Hurley
Producer
Nick Grindé
Director
Eda Warren
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 King of Chinatown
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What is King of Chinatown about?
A Chinese-American surgeon faces a moral dilemma after operating on the mob boss in charge of vice and protection rackets in her city's Chinatown.
Who directed King of Chinatown?
King of Chinatown was directed by Nick Grindé.
Who stars in King of Chinatown?
The principal cast of King of Chinatown includes Anna May Wong, Akim Tamiroff, J. Carrol Naish, Sidney Toler, Philip Ahn.
When was King of Chinatown released and how long is it?
King of Chinatown was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King of Chinatown?
King of Chinatown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).