Chinatown Charlie
“More Thrills Than a Trip Through Chinatown! More Mystery Than a Bowl of Chop Suey!”
Synopsis
A likeable pickpocket happens to stumble onto a white slavery ring while plying his trade in Chinatown.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Hines
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Davis, Paul Perez, Roland Asher, John Grey
- Original Title
- Chinatown Charlie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- C.C. Burr Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Hines
Owen Davis, Paul Perez, Roland Asher, John Grey
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Perez
Writer
Charles Hines
Director
Roland Asher
Writer
John Grey
Writer
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 Chinatown Charlie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chinatown Charlie about?
A likeable pickpocket happens to stumble onto a white slavery ring while plying his trade in Chinatown.
Who directed Chinatown Charlie?
Chinatown Charlie was directed by Charles Hines.
Who stars in Chinatown Charlie?
The principal cast of Chinatown Charlie includes Johnny Hines, Louise Lorraine, Harry Gribbon, Sôjin Kamiyama, Anna May Wong.
When was Chinatown Charlie released and how long is it?
Chinatown Charlie was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chinatown Charlie?
Chinatown Charlie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).