Mr. Wong in Chinatown |  | Director: William Nigh
Actors: Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, Huntley Gordon, George Lynn
Studio: Alpha Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 115362
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 71 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 089218631596
EAN: 0089218631596
ASIN: B00006II5K
Theatrical Release Date: August 1, 1939
Release Date: August 27, 2002
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Boris Karloff at his humble best! January 4, 2007
Diana Stuve (Brea, Ca USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Boris Karloff must have been one of the nicest gentlemen in Hollywood during these early crazy days. It's so wonderful to see him in less makeup and not having to speak in a fractured Chinese accent. His character is very kind and very intelligent. I would like to find some of the old "Collier's" magazine stories that the movies were based on to see how they adapted the character to film. The movies were also made with well-spoken Chinese actors, only a few of the men servants spoke with a fratured English, but I work with many heavy accented folks who have lived in the US for over 40 years. The characters weren't too drippy and the plot line was plausible. The times didn't call for lots of gore, so you won't see blood oozing all over as in todays films. I intend to complete the "Mr. Wong" series as soon as I can.
A Haunting Mr. Wong! July 2, 2004
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a terrific DVD for the atmosphere, the clever Mr. Wong and the great transfer. This is a B picture, to be sure, shot on a budget, but its great fun as Mr. Wong solves his case. The transfer is very good considering there is no restoration. The sound is very good as well. I love this series and Boris is the man to play the character.
loved it June 29, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have found these Mr Wong movies very addictive! I'm glad Alpha has made these available! Mr Wong In Chinatown isn't the best mystery in the series, but it is still one of my favorites of the series. This one is a little stranger that other entries. Very unusual!
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