Phantom of Chinatown

Phantom of Chinatown


Starring:Keye Luke, Grant Withers, Lotus Long, Charles F. Miller, Huntley Gordon, Virginia Carpenter, John Dilson, Paul McVey, John Holland, Richard Terry (III), Robert Kellard, William Costello, Lee Tung Foo, William Gould, Jack Cheatham, Bruce Mitchell, Willy Castello, Lynton Brent, William J. O'Brien, Heinie Conklin
Director: Phil Rosen
Studio: Alpha Video
Product Type: DVD
Mr. Wong Collection (Mr. Wong, Detective / Mystery Of Mr. Wong / Mr. Wong In Chinatown / The Fatal Hour / Doomed To Die / Phantom Of Chinatown) (2DVD)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • YOU CAN'T GO WONG WITH THIS SET
  • Fairly Enjoyable
  • OVERPRICED
  • Mr Wong returns
  • Exciting
 Mr. Wong Collection (Mr. Wong, Detective / Mystery Of Mr. Wong / Mr. Wong In Chinatown / The Fatal Hour / Doomed To Die / Phantom Of Chinatown) (2DVD)
Starring: Boris Karloff
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ASIN: 6305436436
Release Date: 1999-10-26

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars YOU CAN'T GO WONG WITH THIS SET.......2007-04-28

The great Boris Karloff stars in five late 30's as the well educated oriental sleuth Mr. Wong. Unlike many of the stereotypes (Charlie Chan, Mr. Moto), this movie is basically devoid of pidgeon English with a minimal of racial slurs. Karloff's Wong is smart and elegant. Grant Withers co-stars as the detective who always asks Wong for assistance with his cases. The series became more lively in the last three outings beginning with "Mr. Wong In Chinatown" with the edition of Marjorie Reynolds, as a nosy reporter and sometimes girlfriend of of Withers. Their bickering and snappy one liners are terrific and add a lightness and humor to this dark genre.

The transfer and qualty are very good but too expensive. None of these flicks run longer than 70 minutes and the 6th movie does not star Boris Karloff. Key Luke plays Mr. Wong in "Phantom Over Chinatown" with Grant Withers reprising his role. It is hard to determine if this is a relative of the original Mr. Wong or a "younger" Mr. Wong. Further explanation is needed as this becomes a bit confusing and convolutes the sometimes weak plot.

The Karloff series is the best entry in oriental sleuth genre. It is a shame he became bored with it and left in 1940. Don't confuse this with the poor Bela Lugosi "The Mysterious Mr. Wong". This film has nothing to do with the famous detective series and is filled with insulting ethnic stereotypes and slurs.

If you can afford the set, it is recommended. It's a winner.

3 out of 5 stars Fairly Enjoyable.......2004-12-29

Monogram's 'Mr. Wong' series was apparently done as a rip-off of Fox's Charlie Chan series. Like those films, Mr. Wong featured a wise Oriental detective. Oh...and they also both starred non-Asians. Boris Karloff, I think we can all agree, was just about the least Chinese person in the entire known Universe, but his gentlemanly performance gave the Mr. Wong series a bit of dignity and class. The films on their own are mildly enjoyable potboilers, instantly forgettable but entertaining while playing. This two-disc DVD set gathers the six Mr. Wong films: "Mr. Wong, Detective," "The Mysterious Mr. Wong," "Mr. Wong in Chinatown," "The Fatal Hour," "Doomed to Die," and "The Phantom of Chinatown" (starring Charlie Chan's 'number one son,' Keye Luke, as a young Mr. Wong). "Mr. Wong Detective" is the best. "Phantom of Chinatown" is easily the worst - its jaw dropping political incorectness is hard to take.
The DVD from Roan Group has the films in just about the best condition you'll probably find them in. There are still scratches and plenty of grain, but overall the image is quite sharp and as clear as you could expect. Sound isn't great, but that probably has to do with the sub-par and neglected source materials. The biggest disappointment of the set is that there are no extras whatsoever - some liner notes, production notes, or a photo gallery are all I ask for.

3 out of 5 stars OVERPRICED.......2004-07-13

This set is good, but not worth what Amazon is charging. At the Big O I paid a quarter of this price. In fact, all the Roan titles the Big O carries are at a significant discount from Amazon.

5 out of 5 stars Mr Wong returns.......2004-06-29

Get this set if you are a fan of Mr Wong! IMHO the series got better as it went on. Mr Wong Detective is the first entry in the series and it's enjoyable, but I thought things got even better after that one. I enjoyed each entry. Karloff is fantastic in the first five films. The sixth entry in the series stars Keye Luke who plays a younger version of the character. I loved that idea! Luke is wonderful. Some claim that Luke's entry doesn't fit the series, but that's not so. It's flashback to the first case Wong and Street ever worked on. That idea really made for great viewing. Grant Withers may not look younger as Street, but he is the perfect man for that role. The younger Wong really brings out the best in him. This is a great set for Wong fans. All six Mr Wong movies are a delight.

5 out of 5 stars Exciting.......2003-06-26

It's exciting to have the entire Mr. Wong series on one DVD. They're all very good movies.

Boris Karloff, although not convincing as a Chinese detective, is a graceful performer as always. The real star of 3 of the movies is Marjorie Reynolds as reporter Roberta Logan. She shows style and great wit. She was known later as the wife in the television series The Life of Riley. Keye Luke in the 6th and last film as Mr. Wong is a great treat, as well.

If you're a fan of the old detective movies such as Charlie Chan and Mr. Moto, these are knock-off versions, but entertaining in their own right. I highly recommend this DVD set.
Phantoms of Death Triple Feature (The Phantom of 42nd Street / Phantom Killer / Phantom of Chinatown)
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    		Phantoms of Death Triple Feature (The Phantom of 42nd Street / Phantom Killer / Phantom of Chinatown)
    Starring: Dave O'Brien , Kay Aldridge , Alan Mowbray , Frank Jenks , and Edythe Elliott
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    ASIN: B00022PZ42
    Release Date: 2004-06-08

    Description

    Three spine-tingling classics of fear and mystery! In Phantom of 42nd Street, an unknown killer haunts the world of the theater, leaving a quotation from a classic drama pinned to each victim's body. Can a theater critic turned detective protect a distinguished actor and his daughter from becoming the next targets? Then a noted philanthropist is fingered as the terrifying Phantom Killer, thanks to a deaf-mute janitor witness. Finally, a Phantom of Chinatown strikes during a lecture on the discovery of a lost tomb and swipes a valuable scroll. Only detective Jimmy Wong (Keye Luke) can find the killer and solve the secret of the missing artifact!
    Phantom of Chinatown
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • another enjoyable Wong mystery
    • Keye Luke is wonderful as young Wong
    		 Phantom of Chinatown
    Starring: Keye Luke , Grant Withers , Lotus Long , Charles F. Miller , and Huntley Gordon
    Director: Phil Rosen
    Manufacturer: Alpha Video
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    ASIN: B00008G8WI
    Release Date: 2003-03-18

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars another enjoyable Wong mystery.......2004-08-25

    Keye Luke stepped in and played Mr Wong in this entry of the series. Boris Karloff had done a great job playing Wong in the other five Wong movies and this one is more of a "prequel" with Luke in fine form as the young Mr Wong. Good stuff!

    5 out of 5 stars Keye Luke is wonderful as young Wong.......2004-06-29

    The Mr Wong series has always been a source of great fun for me. Karloff played Wong in five films: Mr Wong Detective, Mystery of Mr Wong, Mr Wong In Chinatown, The Fatal Hour, and Doomed To Die. Keye Luke replaced Karloff as Wong in a prequel which told how Wong first became a solver of crimes. It's also the first meeting of Mr Wong and Police Captain Street. The actor who played Street in all six Wong films doesn't look younger in this one, but I'm glad they didn't replace him with a younger actor. His chemistry with Luke is fantastic. The whole prequel idea brings new energy to this entry. It's great to see Wong and Street meet and become friends as they work on the case together. This is an enjoyable little gem.
    Phantom of Chinatown (1940) DVD [Remastered Edition]
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    		 Phantom of Chinatown (1940) DVD [Remastered Edition]
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    ASIN: B00083BA30
    Release Date: 2005-03-22

    Product Description

    "While presenting viewers with an intriguing mystery that lingers in their minds long after the film ends, the classic feature film The Phantom of China offers a very interesting insight into Chinese customs and traditions. In this (sadly) concluding episode of Wongs detective series, Dr. Bentons discovery of an ancient Chinese scroll triggers a murder (his own) and a series of attacks on members of his expedition, before the mysteries of his death and the Eternal Flame are solved. Grant Withers portrayal of an impatient yet dogged detective is remarkable, while Keye Luke seems to have eased into the role of a Chinese detective with aplomb. It must be remembered that this was a role which veteran actor Boris Karloff had played with distinction in the preceding five episodes. A spattering of Chinese proverbs gives the movie an oriental slant that goes well with the theme (a Chinese mystery). Intrigue and suspense are never too far away as the narrative speeds on, held together by some witty remarks by Street. The humor is subtle and helps in defusing some tense moments in the drama. Phil Rosens outstanding direction explains why he was such a sought-after director in the 40s and 50s. In this classic film DVD from A2ZCDS, witness how an amateur joined hands with a veteran detective to avert a national disaster!"

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars thanks to A2ZCD's for valuable knowledge ..........2006-05-02

    "'Phantom of Chinatown' grabbed my attention because I have extensive dealings with Chinese people in my line of work. This movie from the last century gave me a new respect for them while holding me spellbound, too. I guess our own country does suffer from a serious lack of mystery..."
    Mr. Wong Mystery Collection [Doomed to Die / the Fatal Hour / the Mystery of Mr. Wong / Phantom of Chinatown] {{{Limited Edition Wooden Box}}}
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      [7 DVD Mystery Set "in a collector's wooden box"] Doomed to Die (1940) / the Fatal Hour (1940) / Mystery of Mr. Wong (1938) / Phantom of Chinatown (1940) "Plus" Over 12 Hours / 10 Sherlock Holmes Features (See Product Details)
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        		[7 DVD Mystery Set "in a collector's wooden box"] Doomed to Die (1940) / the Fatal Hour (1940) / Mystery of Mr. Wong (1938) / Phantom of Chinatown (1940) "Plus" Over 12 Hours / 10 Sherlock Holmes Features (See Product Details)

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        Sherlock Holmes Features are: DRESSED TO KILL / SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE SECRET WEAPON / TERROR BY NIGHT / THE WOMAN IN GREEN / THE SIGN OF FOUR / MURDER AT THE BASKERVILLES / THE TRIUMPH OF SHERLOCK HOLMES / THE SPECKELED BAND / A STUDY IN SCARLET / SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE DEADLY NECKLACE

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