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Torchy Blane in Chinatown

1939Movie58 min

Comedy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–33%

A fast-paced, intriguing action movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for tears.

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Story

Torchy Blane joins her police-detective fiance to solve a series of murders involving a set of Chinese grave tablets taken and sold to a collector and death-threats written in Chinese characters.

Feels like

  • 1930s Crime Drama
  • Female Detective
  • Fast-Paced Mystery
  • Historical Setting
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Chinatown
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Wisecracking Dialogue

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
William Beaudine
Written by
George Bricker, Murray Leinster
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner, Bryan Foy
Music by
Howard Jackson

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Facts

February 2, 1939 · 58 min · Violence

Released
February 2, 1939
Runtime
58 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Torchy Blane in Chinatown worth watching?"

Questions about Torchy Blane in Chinatown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Torchy Blane in Chinatown worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.1).

Will Torchy Blane in Chinatown make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Torchy Blane in Chinatown?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.