

Chinatown Charlie
1928-04-15 · 70 min · ★ 7.0
A likeable pickpocket happens to stumble onto a white slavery ring while plying his trade in Chinatown.
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- Directors
- Charles Hines
- Production companies
- C.C. Burr Productions Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Johnny HinesCharlie
Louise LorraineAnnie Gordon
Harry GribbonRed Mike
Sôjin KamiyamaThe Mandarin
Anna May WongMandarin's Sweetheart
Fred KohlerMonk
Scooter LowryOswald
George KuwaHip Sing ToyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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