The Law of the Tong
Synopsis
A young girl working as a dance-hall hostess gets mixed up in a scheme that smuggles illegal Chinese aliens into the country.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Drake
- Original Title
- The Law of the Tong
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Willis Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Oliver Drake
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis D. Collins
Director
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 The Law of the Tong
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What is The Law of the Tong about?
A young girl working as a dance-hall hostess gets mixed up in a scheme that smuggles illegal Chinese aliens into the country.
Who directed The Law of the Tong?
The Law of the Tong was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in The Law of the Tong?
The principal cast of The Law of the Tong includes Phyllis Barrington, John Harron, Jason Robards Sr., Frank Lackteen, Dot Farley.
When was The Law of the Tong released and how long is it?
The Law of the Tong was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Law of the Tong?
The Law of the Tong holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).