Mr. Wong in Chinatown
1939, English. Directed by William Nigh.
A pretty Chinese woman, seeking help from San Francisco detective James Lee Wong, is killed by a poisoned dart in his front hall, having time only to scrawl "Captain J" on a sheet of paper. She proves to be Princess Lin Hwa, on a secret military mission for Chinese forces fighting the Japanese invasion. Mr. Wong finds two captains with the intial J in the case, neither being quite what he seems; there's fog on the waterfront and someone still has that poison-dart gun...
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William NighDirector
- Boris KarloffMr. James Lee Wong
- Marjorie ReynoldsRoberta 'Bobbie' Logan
- Grant WithersPolice Capt. Bill Street
- Huntley GordonMr. Davidson
- George LynnCapt. Guy Jackson
- William RoyleCapt. Jaime
- James FlavinPolice Sgt. Jerry
- Lotus LongPrincess Lin Hwa
- Lee Tung FooWillie
- Bessie LooLilly May
- Ernie StantonBailey
- I. Stanford JolleyPalisser Hotel Clerk
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Darling
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Mr. Wong in Chinatown: quick answers
What should I watch before Mr. Wong in Chinatown?
Watch Mr. Wong, Detective (1938) and The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939) first.
What comes after Mr. Wong in Chinatown?
Next in the series: The Fatal Hour (1940), Doomed to Die (1940), and Phantom of Chinatown (1940).
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How long is Mr. Wong in Chinatown?
Mr. Wong in Chinatown runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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Mr. Wong in Chinatown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Wong in Chinatown is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Wong in Chinatown on?
Mr. Wong in Chinatown is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and Troma NOW in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Wong in Chinatown?
If you liked Mr. Wong in Chinatown, try Night Train to Lisbon, Overdrive, Night Watch.
Who directed Mr. Wong in Chinatown?
Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939) was directed by William Nigh and stars Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers.