Chinatown Nights(1929)
A white woman lost among Chinamen
Chinatown Nights 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.
Chinatown Nights (1929) is a drama, action and crime film directed by William A. Wellman, released on March 29, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Wallace Beery, Florence Vidor, Warner Oland and Jack McHugh. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Wellman
- Writers:
- Samuel Ornitz, Ben Grauman Kohn, Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Cinematographer:
- Henry W. Gerrard
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Chinatown Nights Cast & Crew
Main cast
Wallace Beery
as Chuck Riley
Florence Vidor
as Joan Fry
Warner Oland
as "Boston Charley" Wu
- Jack McHugh
Jack McHugh
as The Nameless Street Urchin
Jack Oakie
as James "Jimmy" Williams, the reporter
- Inez Marion
Inez Marion
- Frank Chew
Frank Chew
as The Gambler
Richard Cramer
as Delaney, the bartender who throws Joan into street
Bess Flowers
as Woman on Stairway
Willie Fung
as One of Riley's Henchmen
Tetsu Komai
as Woo Chung, Riley's principal henchman
Tom London
as Cop
Key crew
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by Samuel Ornitz, Ben Grauman Kohn and Oliver H.P. Garrett.
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Chinatown Nights Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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Chinatown Nights – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chinatown Nights online?
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Chinatown Nights (1929) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Chinatown Nights?
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The main cast of Chinatown Nights (1929) includes Wallace Beery, Florence Vidor, Warner Oland, Jack McHugh and Jack Oakie. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chinatown Nights released?
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Chinatown Nights was released on March 29, 1929 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Chinatown Nights worth watching?
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Chinatown Nights (1929) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.