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King of Chinatown
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King of Chinatown

1939-03-17 · 58 min · ★ 5.6

Action · Crime · Drama

A Chinese-American surgeon faces a moral dilemma after operating on the mob boss in charge of vice and protection rackets in her city's Chinatown.

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Production details

Directors
Nick Grindé
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Anna May WongAnna May WongDr. Mary Ling
Akim TamiroffAkim TamiroffFrank Baturin
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishThe Professor
Sidney TolerSidney TolerDr. Chang Ling
Philip AhnPhilip AhnRobert 'Bob' Li
Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnMike Gordon
Bernadene HayesBernadene HayesDolly Warren
Roscoe KarnsRoscoe KarnsRip Harrigan
Ray MayerPotatoes
Richard DenningRichard DenningJeff, Protective Association Henchman
Archie TwitchellArchie TwitchellInterne
Eddie MarrEddie MarrBert, Fight Trainer
George AndersonDetective
Charles B. Wood1st Gangster
George MagrillGeorge Magrill2nd Gangster
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeDr. Jones
Lily KingChinese Woman
Chester GanChester GanMr. Foo
Pat WestPat WestAnnouncer at Fight
Guy UsherGuy UsherInvestigator

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