Shadows Over Chinatown
“Chan follows the trail of a blood-chilling wave of torso slayings!”
Synopsis
In San Francisco's Chinatown, Charlie helps two different people search for their missing relatives and uncovers a murder for insurance scheme.
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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Mantan Moreland
Birmingham Brown
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
Tanis Chandler
Mary Conover
John Gallaudet
Craig Winfield
Paul Bryar
Mike Rogan
Bruce Kellogg
Jack Tilford
Al Bridge
Captain Allen
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Conover
Dorothy Granger
Joan Mercer
Jack Norton
Cosgrove
George Eldredge
Chief Lannigan
Tyra Vaughn
Miss Chalmers
Lyle Latell
Police Clerk
Mira McKinney
Kate Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry O. Morse
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock, Earl Derr Biggers
- Original Title
- Shadows Over Chinatown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry O. Morse
Raymond L. Schrock, Earl Derr Biggers
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond L. Schrock
Writer
Terry O. Morse
Director
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 Shadows Over Chinatown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadows Over Chinatown about?
In San Francisco's Chinatown, Charlie helps two different people search for their missing relatives and uncovers a murder for insurance scheme.
Who directed Shadows Over Chinatown?
Shadows Over Chinatown was directed by Terry O. Morse.
Who stars in Shadows Over Chinatown?
The principal cast of Shadows Over Chinatown includes Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Victor Sen Yung, Tanis Chandler, John Gallaudet.
When was Shadows Over Chinatown released and how long is it?
Shadows Over Chinatown was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Is Shadows Over Chinatown based on a book or true story?
Shadows Over Chinatown is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadows Over Chinatown?
Shadows Over Chinatown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).