Product Details

• Actors: Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, Huntley Gordon, George Lynn
• Directors: William Nigh
• Writers: Hugh Wiley, Scott Darling
• Producers: William T. Lackey
• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Vci/Ffi
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1997
• Run Time: 71 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 1557395624
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #445,721 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The inscrutable Chinese detective Mr. James Lee Wong is paid a visit by a wealthy Ch inese princess who dies a very untimely death while in Wong's office. Why was she murdered wit h a poisoned dart? Was she really involved with the funding of airplanes to equip China in its 1930's struggle with Japan? Her death was the first in a series of bizarre murders. This is an absorbing thriller with the dimwitted Inspector Street and his reporter girlfriend adding to the confusion for Mr. Wong.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Haunting Mr. Wong!, July 2, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Mr. Wong in Chinatown (DVD)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boris Karloff at his humble best!, January 4, 2007

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Diana Stuve "Lola After 5" (Brea, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr. Wong in Chinatown (DVD)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars loved it, June 29, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Mr. Wong in Chinatown (DVD)

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!