

King of Chinatown
1939-03-17 · 58 min · ★ 5.6
A Chinese-American surgeon faces a moral dilemma after operating on the mob boss in charge of vice and protection rackets in her city's Chinatown.
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- Directors
- Nick Grindé
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Anna May WongDr. Mary Ling
Akim TamiroffFrank Baturin
J. Carrol NaishThe Professor
Sidney TolerDr. Chang Ling
Philip AhnRobert 'Bob' Li
Anthony QuinnMike Gordon
Bernadene HayesDolly Warren
Roscoe KarnsRip Harrigan
Richard DenningJeff, Protective Association Henchman
Archie TwitchellInterne
Eddie MarrBert, Fight Trainer
George Magrill2nd Gangster
Charles TrowbridgeDr. Jones
Chester GanMr. Foo
Pat WestAnnouncer at Fight
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