The Shanghai Chest(1948)
THE MYSTERY OF THE ALPHABET MURDER CASE!
The Shanghai Chest 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.
The Shanghai Chest (1948) is a crime and mystery film directed by William Beaudine, released on July 11, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Roland Winters, Victor Sen Yung, Mantan Moreland and Tim Ryan. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- William Beaudine
- Writers:
- Samuel Newman, Earl Derr Biggers, Samuel Newman
- Producers:
- James S. Burkett
- Cinematographer:
- William A. Sickner
- Production:
- Monogram Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Shanghai Chest Cast & Crew
Main 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
Milton Parsons
as Mr. Grail
Philip Van Zandt
as Joseph Pindello
Key crew
Directed by William Beaudine, written by Samuel Newman, Earl Derr Biggers and Samuel Newman, produced by James S. Burkett.
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The Shanghai Chest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Shanghai Chest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shanghai Chest online?
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Who stars in The Shanghai Chest?
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The main cast of The Shanghai Chest (1948) includes Roland Winters, Victor Sen Yung, Mantan Moreland, Tim Ryan and John Alvin. The film was directed by William Beaudine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shanghai Chest released?
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The Shanghai Chest was released on July 11, 1948 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Shanghai Chest worth watching?
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The Shanghai Chest (1948) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.