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Shadows Over Chinatown
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Shadows Over Chinatown

1946-06-27 · 64 min · ★ 6.2

Mystery · Comedy · Crime · Thriller

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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Directors
Terry O. Morse
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Sidney TolerSidney TolerCharlie Chan
Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandBirmingham Brown
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungJimmy Chan
Tanis ChandlerTanis ChandlerMary Conover
John GallaudetJohn GallaudetCraig Winfield
Paul BryarPaul BryarMike Rogan
Bruce KelloggBruce KelloggJack Tilford
Al BridgeAl BridgeCaptain Allen
Mary GordonMary GordonMrs. Conover
Dorothy GrangerDorothy GrangerJoan Mercer
Jack NortonJack NortonCosgrove
George EldredgeGeorge EldredgeChief Lannigan
Tyra VaughnMiss Chalmers
Lyle LatellLyle LatellPolice Clerk
Mira McKinneyMira McKinneyKate Johnson

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