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Torchy Blane in Chinatown is a 1939 American crime mystery film directed by William Beaudine. The film stars Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane. It was released on February 4, 1939. This is the seventh film in the "Torchy Blane" movie series by Warner Bros. The rivalry between newspaper reporter Torchy Blane and her boyfriend lieutenant Steve McBride, escalates as the two investigate a death threat involving priceless jade tablets.
Original Release
02/02/1939
US Release
02/02/1939
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Barton MacLane | Police Lieutenant Steve McBride / Det. Lt. Steve 'Mac' McBride |
| Glenda Farrell | Torchy Blane |
| Patric Knowles | Captain Condon / Capt. Condon |
| Henry O'Neill | Senator Baldwin / Sen. H. Baldwin |
| Tom Kennedy | Gahagan / Det. Sgt. Gahagan |
| James Stephenson | Mr. Mansfield / Dr. Mansfield |
| Janet Shaw | Janet Baldwin |
| Frank Shannon | Captain McTavish / Police Capt. McTavish |
| George Guhl | Desk Sergeant |
| Anderson Lawler | Allan Fitzhugh |
Directors
Writers
Frederick Nebel, Murray Leinster, George Bricker
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Barton MacLane | Police Lieutenant Steve McBride / Det. Lt. Steve 'Mac' McBride |
| Glenda Farrell | Torchy Blane |
| Patric Knowles | Captain Condon / Capt. Condon |
| Henry O'Neill | Senator Baldwin / Sen. H. Baldwin |
| Tom Kennedy | Gahagan / Det. Sgt. Gahagan |
| James Stephenson | Mr. Mansfield / Dr. Mansfield |
| Janet Shaw | Janet Baldwin |
| Frank Shannon | Captain McTavish / Police Capt. McTavish |
| George Guhl | Desk Sergeant |
| Anderson Lawler | Allan Fitzhugh |
| Richard Bond | Staunton / Richard Staunton |
| Eddy Chandler | Captain McDonald / State Police Captain |
| Alice Connors | Maid |
| Joe Cunningham | Maxie |
| Bud Geary | Trooper |
| Sol Gorss | Driver |
| Roger Gray | Cemetery Gateman |
| John Harron | Driver |
| Gordon Hart | Minister |
| Charles H. Hickman | Mike |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Hal B. Wallis | Executive Producer |
| Jack L. Warner | Executive Producer |
| Bryan Foy | Producer |
