The Mandarin Mystery(1936)
MORE MIRTH THAN MYSTERY! It's a panic in a penthouse!
The Mandarin Mystery Synopsis
Ellery Queen solves a mystery involving a valuable stamp.
The Mandarin Mystery (1936) is a mystery film directed by Ralph Staub, released on December 23, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Eddie Quillan, Charlotte Henry, Rita La Roy and Wade Boteler. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Staub
- Writers:
- Rex Taylor, Manfred Lee, Gertrude Orr
- Producers:
- Nat Levine, Victor Zobel
- Cinematographer:
- Jack A. Marta
- Composer:
- Heinz Roemheld
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Mandarin Mystery Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eddie Quillan
as Ellery Queen
Charlotte Henry
as Josephine Temple
Rita La Roy
as Martha Kirk
Wade Boteler
as Inspector Queen
Franklin Pangborn
as Mellish
George Irving
as Dr. Alexander Kirk
Kay Hughes
as Irene Kirk
William Newell
as Detective Guffy
George Walcott
as Donald Trent
Edwin Stanley
as Howard Bronson
- Edgar Allen
Edgar Allen
as Detective
- Richard Beach
Richard Beach
as Reporter
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Staub, written by Rex Taylor, Manfred Lee and Gertrude Orr, produced by Nat Levine and Victor Zobel.
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The Mandarin Mystery Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Mandarin Mystery – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mandarin Mystery online?
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The Mandarin Mystery (1936) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mandarin Mystery?
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The main cast of The Mandarin Mystery (1936) includes Eddie Quillan, Charlotte Henry, Rita La Roy, Wade Boteler and Franklin Pangborn. The film was directed by Ralph Staub. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mandarin Mystery released?
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The Mandarin Mystery was released on December 23, 1936 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is The Mandarin Mystery worth watching?
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The Mandarin Mystery (1936) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.