Where can I watch Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939)?

In US, Mr. Wong in Chinatown is available to stream on FlixFling and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Mr. Wong in Chinatown worth watching?

Mr. Wong in Chinatown holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Mr. Wong in Chinatown?

Mr. Wong in Chinatown stars Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, Huntley Gordon and George Lynn.

When was Mr. Wong in Chinatown released?

Mr. Wong in Chinatown was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.

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Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939): cast, story & where to watch

1939 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1939, Mr. Wong in Chinatown is a thriller and mystery film directed by William Nigh, running about 71 minutes.

What it’s about. 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...

Who’s in it. Mr. Wong in Chinatown stars Boris Karloff as Mr. James Lee Wong, Marjorie Reynolds as Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan, Grant Withers as Police Capt. Bill Street and Huntley Gordon as Mr. Davidson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Mr. Wong in Chinatown has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. Wong in Chinatown page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Wong in Chinatown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939)?: In US, Mr. Wong in Chinatown is available to stream on FlixFling and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Mr. Wong in Chinatown worth watching?: Mr. Wong in Chinatown holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mr. Wong in Chinatown?: Mr. Wong in Chinatown stars Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, Huntley Gordon and George Lynn.
When was Mr. Wong in Chinatown released?: Mr. Wong in Chinatown was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.