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Chinatown Nights (1929)

83 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   30 March 1929 (USA)
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Joan Fry, a society woman, falls in love with Chuck Riley, the white-leader of a powerful gang in Chinatown... See full summary »

Director:

William A. Wellman

Writers:

Samuel Ornitz (story), Ben Grauman Kohn (scenario), and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Wallace Beery, Florence Vidor and Warner Oland
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Cast

Cast overview:
Wallace Beery ...
Chuck Riley
Florence Vidor Florence Vidor ...
Joan Fry
Warner Oland ...
Boston Charley
Jack McHugh Jack McHugh ...
The Shadow
Jack Oakie Jack Oakie ...
The Reporter
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Storyline

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. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Gang Leader | Society Woman | Chinatown | Speakeasy | Reformation  | See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A Fronteira da Morte See more »

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Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (MovieTone) (talking sequences, musical score, sound effects) | Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Completed as a silent film, but was dubbed with sound for release. Florence Vidor did not return to record her character's dialog, so Nella Walker supplied her voice instead. See more »