Chinatown Nights (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1929, Chinatown Nights is an action, drama and crime film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 83 minutes. “A white woman lost among Chinamen” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 isl in love with her, and he determines to lift her up again. "Boston" Charley, the rival gang-leader, has other plans.
Who’s in it. Chinatown Nights stars Wallace Beery as Chuck Riley, Florence Vidor as Joan Fry, Warner Oland as Boston Charley and Jack McHugh as The Shadow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Chinatown Nights has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chinatown Nights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chinatown Nights tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chinatown Nights (1929)?
- In US, Chinatown Nights is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chinatown Nights worth watching?
- Chinatown Nights holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chinatown Nights?
- Chinatown Nights stars Wallace Beery, Florence Vidor, Warner Oland, Jack McHugh and Jack Oakie.
- When was Chinatown Nights released?
- Chinatown Nights was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.