Chinatown at Midnight 1949
"Behind-the-scenes story... as detectives trap killer inside San Francisco's Chinatown at Midnight!"
Dive into the shadowy underbelly of 1949 San Francisco with *Chinatown at Midnight*, a gripping crime mystery directed by Seymour Friedman.
Director: Seymour Friedman
Cast
Hurd Hatfield
Clifford Ward
Jean Willes
Alice
Tom Powers
Captain Howard Brown
Ray Walker
Sam Costa
Charles Russell
Fred Morgan
Jacqueline deWit
Lisa Marcel (as Jacqueline DeWit)
Maylia Fong
Hazel Fong
Byron Foulger
Greer Pharmacy Druggist
Ross Elliott
Eddie Marsh
Benson Fong
Joe Wing
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinatown at Midnight (1949) about?
When a young thief's robbery of Oriental artifacts goes wrong, he becomes the target of a relentless police hunt through San Francisco's Chinatown. The theft, meant as just another job for a corrupt antique dealer, spirals into chaos as violence erupts, forcing him to fight for survival in a maze of deception and danger.
Who directed Chinatown at Midnight?
The film was directed by Seymour Friedman, known for his work in the crime and mystery genres during the late 1940s.
Who stars in Chinatown at Midnight?
The film features Hurd Hatfield as the lead, alongside Jean Willes, Tom Powers, Ray Walker, and Jacqueline deWit in key roles.
Is Chinatown at Midnight (1949) worth watching?
For fans of classic crime noir, *Chinatown at Midnight* offers a compact yet intense 67-minute escape into suspense and shadowy intrigue. While it may not have a star-studded cast, its tight pacing and atmospheric setting make it a solid pick for a noir enthusiast's watchlist.
How long is Chinatown at Midnight?
The runtime of *Chinatown at Midnight* is 67 minutes.
About Chinatown at Midnight (1949) — Noir Crime Mystery in San Francisco's Dark Heart
Dive into the shadowy underbelly of 1949 San Francisco with *Chinatown at Midnight*, a gripping crime mystery directed by Seymour Friedman.
The story unfolds as a desperate young thief steals priceless Oriental artifacts for a shady antique dealer, only to find himself cornered by the law after a violent robbery spirals out of control. Set against the eerie backdrop of Chinatown's fog-laden alleys, the film blends suspense with a noir atmosphere, where every shadow hides a secret and every alliance could be a betrayal. With a tight runtime of just 67 minutes, *Chinatown at Midnight* delivers a relentless chase through a world where trust is a luxury and danger lurks around every corner.
