The Shanghai Chest
"THE MYSTERY OF THE ALPHABET MURDER CASE!"
Originally released in 1948. The Shanghai Chest is a crime/mystery film. directed by William Beaudine. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roland Winters, Victor Sen Yung, and Mantan Moreland
Synopsis
Charlie attempts to solve a triple murder in which a dead man's finger prints show up at all three murder sites, and all three victims were connected with the conviction and execution of an evidently innocent man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roland Winters
as Charlie Chan
Victor Sen Yung
as Tommy Chan
Mantan Moreland
as Birmingham Brown
Tim Ryan
as Lt. Mike Ruark
John Alvin
as Victor Armstrong
Deannie Best
as Phyllis Powers
Tristram Coffin
as Edward Seward
Olaf Hytten
as Bates
Russell Hicks
as Frank Bronson, district attorney
Willie Best
as Willie Best
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shanghai Chest about?
Charlie attempts to solve a triple murder in which a dead man's finger prints show up at all three murder sites, and all three victims were connected with the conviction and execution of an evident...
Who directed The Shanghai Chest?
The Shanghai Chest was directed by William Beaudine.
How long is The Shanghai Chest?
The Shanghai Chest has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Shanghai Chest released?
The Shanghai Chest was released on July 11, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shanghai Chest?
The main cast of The Shanghai Chest includes Roland Winters, Victor Sen Yung, Mantan Moreland, Tim Ryan, John Alvin.