Chinatown Nights
“A white woman lost among Chinamen”
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.
Top Cast
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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
Pete Morrison
Pete, bartender-henchman
Broderick O'Farrell
Ambulance Doctor
Mrs. Wong Wing
Riley's Maid
Freeman Wood
Gerald, the drunk
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Ornitz, Ben Grauman Kohn, Oliver H.P. Garrett, William B. Jutte
- Original Title
- Chinatown Nights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Samuel Ornitz, Ben Grauman Kohn, Oliver H.P. Garrett, William B. Jutte
Henry W. Gerrard
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Henry W. Gerrard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinatown Nights
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chinatown Nights about?
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.
Who directed Chinatown Nights?
Chinatown Nights was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Chinatown Nights?
The principal cast of Chinatown Nights includes Wallace Beery, Florence Vidor, Warner Oland, Jack McHugh, Jack Oakie.
When was Chinatown Nights released and how long is it?
Chinatown Nights was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.