The Chinese Bungalow (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1940, The Chinese Bungalow is a drama film directed by George King, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. All but a prisoner in the exotic Malayan retreat she shares with her Chinese financier husband, Yuan Sing (Paul Lukas), British singer Sadie Merivale (Kay Walsh) begins a dangerous affair with nearby plantation owner Harold Marquess (Wallace Douglas). But when Sing discovers his wife’s betrayal, he plots to regain his honor by slowly torturing her lover to death.
Who’s in it. The Chinese Bungalow stars Paul Lukas as Yuan Sing, Kay Walsh as Sadie Merivale, Jane Baxter as Charlotte Merivale and Robert Douglas as Richard Marquess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, The Chinese Bungalow has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chinese Bungalow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chinese Bungalow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chinese Bungalow (1940)?
- In US, The Chinese Bungalow is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chinese Bungalow worth watching?
- The Chinese Bungalow holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chinese Bungalow?
- The Chinese Bungalow stars Paul Lukas, Kay Walsh, Jane Baxter, Robert Douglas and Wallace Douglas.
- When was The Chinese Bungalow released?
- The Chinese Bungalow was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.