The Shanghai Chest
“THE MYSTERY OF THE ALPHABET MURDER CASE!”
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.
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Roland Winters
Charlie Chan
Victor Sen Yung
Tommy Chan
Mantan Moreland
Birmingham Brown
Tim Ryan
Lt. Mike Ruark
John Alvin
Victor Armstrong
Deannie Best
Phyllis Powers
Tristram Coffin
Edward Seward
Olaf Hytten
Bates
Russell Hicks
Frank Bronson, district attorney
Willie Best
Willie Best
Milton Parsons
Mr. Grail
Philip Van Zandt
Joseph Pindello
Pierre Watkin
Judge Wesley Armstrong
George Eldredge
Detective Pat
Erville Alderson
Walter Somervale
Charles Sullivan
Officer Murphy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Newman, Scott Darling
- Original Title
- The Shanghai Chest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Samuel Newman, Scott Darling, Earl Derr Biggers
William A. Sickner
Ace Herman
James S. Burkett
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
James S. Burkett
Producer
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Ace Herman
Editor
Samuel Newman
Screenplay
Scott Darling
Screenplay
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 The Shanghai Chest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shanghai Chest about?
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.
Who directed The Shanghai Chest?
The Shanghai Chest was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in The Shanghai Chest?
The principal cast of The Shanghai Chest includes Roland Winters, Victor Sen Yung, Mantan Moreland, Tim Ryan, John Alvin.
When was The Shanghai Chest released and how long is it?
The Shanghai Chest was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is The Shanghai Chest based on a book or true story?
The Shanghai Chest is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shanghai Chest?
The Shanghai Chest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).