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Chinatown at Midnight
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Chinatown at Midnight

1949-11-17 · 67 min · ★ 6.0

Crime · Mystery

A young man who steals valuable Oriental objects for a crooked antique dealer is hunted down by the police after his latest Chinatown robbery turns violent.

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Directors
Seymour Friedman
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hurd HatfieldHurd HatfieldClifford Ward
Jean WillesJean WillesAlice
Tom PowersTom PowersCaptain Howard Brown
Ray WalkerRay WalkerSam Costa
Charles RussellCharles RussellFred Morgan
Jacqueline deWitJacqueline deWitLisa Marcel (as Jacqueline DeWit)
Maylia FongMaylia FongHazel Fong
Byron FoulgerByron FoulgerGreer Pharmacy Druggist
Ross ElliottRoss ElliottEddie Marsh
Benson FongBenson FongJoe Wing
Barbara Jean WongBarbara Jean WongBetty Chang
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungHotel Proprietor
Josephine WhittellJosephine WhittellMrs. Emily Dryden
Paul E. BurnsPaul E. Burns
Al Cantor
Ottola NesmithOttola NesmithMrs. Langdon
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'Connor
Steve PendletonSteve PendletonPoliceman

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