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Movie poster: Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939)
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Mr. Wong in Chinatown

1939 · 71 min Mystery Thriller
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

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...

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📋 Film Details

Year 1939
Country United States of America
Genre Mystery, Thriller
Director William Nigh
Runtime 71 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (24 votes)

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Mr. Wong in Chinatown is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1939. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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