Phantom of Chinatown
“A Slight Case Of Murder... Solved by Jimmy Wong!”
Synopsis
In the middle of a pictorial lecture on his recent expedition to the Mongolian Desert, Dr. John Benton,the famous explorer, drinks from the water bottle on his lecture table, collapses and dies. His last words "Eternal Fire" are the only clue Chinese detective Jimmy Wong and Captain Street of the police department have to work on.
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Keye Luke
James Lee Wong
Lotus Long
Win Lee, Benton's Secretary
Grant Withers
Police Captain Street
Charles Miller
Dr. John Benton / Cyrus Benton in Newspaper (as Charles Miller)
Huntley Gordon
Dr. Norman Wilkes
Virginia Carpenter
Louise Benton
John Dilson
Charlie Frasier
Paul McVey
Detective Grady
John Holland
Mason
Richard Terry
Toreno
Robert Kellard
Tommy Dean
Willy Castello
Jonas
Lee Tung Foo
Foo
Lynton Brent
Radio News Broadcaster
Jack Cheatham
Stakeout Cop
Heinie Conklin
Detective in Refrigerator
William Gould
Policeman
Bruce Mitchell
Police Officer Stationed at Front Door
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- George Waggner
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- Phantom of Chinatown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
George Waggner, Ralph Gilbert Bettison, Hugh Wiley
Edward J. Kay
Fred Jackman Jr.
Jack Ogilvie
Paul Malvern
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Malvern
Producer
Phil Rosen
Director
George Waggner
Screenplay
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
Jack Ogilvie
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom of Chinatown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phantom of Chinatown about?
In the middle of a pictorial lecture on his recent expedition to the Mongolian Desert, Dr. John Benton,the famous explorer, drinks from the water bottle on his lecture table, collapses and dies. His last words "Eternal Fire" are the only clue Chinese detective Jimmy Wong and Captain Street of the police department have to work on.
Who directed Phantom of Chinatown?
Phantom of Chinatown was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Phantom of Chinatown?
The principal cast of Phantom of Chinatown includes Keye Luke, Lotus Long, Grant Withers, Charles Miller, Huntley Gordon.
When was Phantom of Chinatown released and how long is it?
Phantom of Chinatown was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Phantom of Chinatown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phantom of Chinatown was composed by Edward J. Kay.
Is Phantom of Chinatown based on a book or true story?
Phantom of Chinatown is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Hugh Wiley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phantom of Chinatown?
Phantom of Chinatown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).