The Chinatown Mystery
Synopsis
Reporter Frank Sloan, investigating the disappearance of a Chinese slave girl in Chinatown which leads to opium addiction, job loss, and personal ruin, until a major murder brings him back into the story, revealing the dark underbelly of the district.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reginald Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- Monte M. Katterjohn
- Original Title
- The Chinatown Mystery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Broncho Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reginald Barker
Monte M. Katterjohn
Thomas H. Ince
Department Leadership Roster
Reginald Barker
Director
Monte M. Katterjohn
Writer
Thomas H. Ince
Producer
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What is The Chinatown Mystery about?
Reporter Frank Sloan, investigating the disappearance of a Chinese slave girl in Chinatown which leads to opium addiction, job loss, and personal ruin, until a major murder brings him back into the story, revealing the dark underbelly of the district.
Who directed The Chinatown Mystery?
The Chinatown Mystery was directed by Reginald Barker.
Who stars in The Chinatown Mystery?
The principal cast of The Chinatown Mystery includes Howard Hickman, Leona Hutton, Sessue Hayakawa, Tsuru Aoki, Walter Belasco.
When was The Chinatown Mystery released and how long is it?
The Chinatown Mystery was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 20m.