Limehouse Blues (1934)
DANGER and ROMANCE - hand in hand!
Fresh from Chinatown in New York, Harry Young has taken over the illegal import business in the seamy Limehouse district of London, where he cold-bloodedly disposes of rivals and runs a smoky nightclub. He falls for a low-class, white pickpocket, diminishing his pride in the Chinese half of his heritage and sparking the jealousy of the nightclub's moody star performer.
Director: Alexander Hall
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: December 11, 1934
Cast
- George Raft - Harry Young
- Jean Parker - Toni
- Anna May Wong - Tu Tuan
- Kent Taylor - Eric Benton
- Montagu Love - Pug Talbot
- Billy Bevan - Herb
- John Rogers - Smokey
- Robert Loraine - Inspector Sheridan
- E. Alyn Warren - Ching Lee
- Wyndham Standing - Assistant Commissioner Kenyon
Screenplay
- Arthur Phillips (Screenplay)
- Cyril Hume (Screenplay)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide, london, england, interracial relationship, mistress
More Films by Director: Alexander Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Limehouse Blues about?
- Fresh from Chinatown in New York, Harry Young has taken over the illegal import business in the seamy Limehouse district of London, where he cold-bloodedly disposes of rivals and runs a smoky nightclub. He falls for a low-class, white pickpocket, diminishing his pride in the Chinese half of his heritage and sparking the jealousy of the nightclub's moody star performer.
- Who directed Limehouse Blues?
- Limehouse Blues was directed by Alexander Hall.
- Who stars in Limehouse Blues?
- Limehouse Blues stars George Raft, Jean Parker, Anna May Wong, Kent Taylor, Montagu Love, Billy Bevan.
- How long is Limehouse Blues?
- Limehouse Blues has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Limehouse Blues?
- Limehouse Blues is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Limehouse Blues produced?
- Limehouse Blues was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Limehouse Blues?
- The themes of Limehouse Blues include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.