Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
“Murder in Chinatown”
Synopsis
Blackie is seen leaving a Chinese laundry where the proprietor has been murdered, and must track down the real killer in Chinatown.
Part of the Boston Blackie Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Chester Morris
Horatio 'Boston Blackie' Black
Maylia Fong
Mei Ling
Joan Woodbury
Red, the Bar-Girl
Don McGuire
Les, the Bus Guide
Richard Lane
Inspector William R. Farraday
Sid Tomack
The Runt
Frank Sully
Sergeant Matthews
Charles Arnt
Pop Gerard
Luis van Rooten
Bill Craddock (as Louis Van Rooten)
Philip Ahn
Wong Chung Shee
Benson Fong
Ah Hing
Victor Sen Yung
Peter Brocco
Rolfe
Harry Strang
Mac
Pat O'Malley
Officer Jim
Edgar Dearing
Reiber
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Seymour Friedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Tombragel
- Original Title
- Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Seymour Friedman
Maurice Tombragel
Vincent J. Farrar
Richard Fantl
Rudolph Flothow
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph Flothow
Producer
Richard Fantl
Editor
Seymour Friedman
Director
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
Maurice Tombragel
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture.
Similar Titles to Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
6.0
6.0
5.8
6.4
6.1
5.7
5.7
6.9
6.2
6.6
5.1
6.2
6.4
6.5
5.9
5.9
5.0
6.6
5.6
More Like Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture about?
Blackie is seen leaving a Chinese laundry where the proprietor has been murdered, and must track down the real killer in Chinatown.
Who directed Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture?
Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture was directed by Seymour Friedman.
Who stars in Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture?
The principal cast of Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture includes Chester Morris, Maylia Fong, Joan Woodbury, Don McGuire, Richard Lane.
When was Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture released and how long is it?
Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture?
Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).