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I Cover Chinatown

1936-10-01 · 64 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Drama · Music · Mystery · Romance

A tour guide in Chinatown and his girlfriend get mixed up with jewel thieves and murder.

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Directors
Norman Foster
Production companies
Standard Photoplay Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Norman FosterNorman FosterEddie Barton
Elaine ShepardElaine ShepardGloria Watkins
Theodore von EltzTheodore von EltzClark Duryea
Polly Ann YoungPolly Ann YoungMyra Duryea
Vince BarnettVince BarnettPuss McGaffey, the Bus Driver
Arthur LakeArthur LakeInsurance Agent
Bruce MitchellPolice Detective
CharitaCharitaRae - Hawaiian Dancer

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