Movie

The Chinatown Mystery

★ 9.0(1)19283h 20m

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Good to know

Director: J.P. McGowan
Release date: 1928-09-01
Runtime: 3h 20m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Trem Carr Pictures

About The Chinatown Mystery

The Chinatown Mystery is a 1928 movie in the Adventure and Mystery genres, directed by J.P. McGowan, starring Joe Bonomo, Ruth Hiatt and Francis Ford. It has a runtime of 3 hours 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Chinatown Mystery in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Restored by the George Eastman House in 2001, this 1928 serial was considered a “last hurrah” for the silent-era serial, and brought together some of the biggest names of the era: director J.P. McGowan, actors Francis Ford and Joe Bonomo (a carnival strongman-turned-actor), producer Trem Carr (who would later help found Monogram Pictures), and a slew of silent-era supporting icons such as Ruth Hiatt, Grace Cunard, and more. Chapter names like “The Clutching Claw,” “The Devil’s Dice, “Galloping Fury,” and “The Invisible Hand” offer all one needs to know of the film’s concerns: to promise and deliver as much action and suspense as possible, and move our intrepid hero and heroine from one perilous situation to another. One of the biggest stars of the early silent era and a successful serials director in his own right, Francis Ford was the brother of director John Ford.

Cast

Joe Bonomo

Joe Masters

Ruth Hiatt

Sally Warren, Chemist

Francis Ford

The Sphinx

George Chesebro

Sheldon Lewis

Ernest Shields

Jack Richardson

Grace Cunard

Rosemary Theby

Peggy O'Day

Duke Worne

Helen Gibson

Themes & keywords

movie serialpreserved george eastman house

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Chinatown Mystery in Mexico?+

The Chinatown Mystery is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Chinatown Mystery on Netflix?+

The Chinatown Mystery is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Chinatown Mystery?+

The Chinatown Mystery has a runtime of 3 hours 20 minutes (200 minutes).

Who stars in The Chinatown Mystery?+

The Chinatown Mystery stars Joe Bonomo, Ruth Hiatt, Francis Ford, George Chesebro and Sheldon Lewis.

When did The Chinatown Mystery come out?+

The Chinatown Mystery is a 1928 movie directed by J.P. McGowan.

What genre is The Chinatown Mystery?+

The Chinatown Mystery is Adventure and Mystery film.

Who directed The Chinatown Mystery?+

The Chinatown Mystery was directed by J.P. McGowan.