Phantom of Chinatown (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1940 · Film · ★ 6.1

Phantom of Chinatown poster

Released in 1940, Phantom of Chinatown is a thriller, krimi and mystery film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 62 minutes. “A Slight Case Of Murder... Solved by Jimmy Wong!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Der chinesische Detektiv James Lee Wong ist vor Ort, als der Archäologe Dr. John Benton, der erst kürzlich von einer Expedition in China zurückgekehrt ist, bei der eine wertvolle antike Schriftrolle geborgen wurde, während eines Vortrags über die Expedition ermordet wird. Seine letzten Worte sind der einzige Anhaltspunkt, mit dem Wong und Captain Street von der Polizei arbeiten können.

Who’s in it. Phantom of Chinatown stars Keye Luke as James Lee Wong, Lotus Long as Win Lee, Benton's Secretary, Grant Withers as Police Captain Street and Charles Miller as Dr. John Benton / Cyrus Benton in Newspaper (as Charles Miller), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Phantom of Chinatown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantom of Chinatown page.

If you liked it. Fans of Phantom of Chinatown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Phantom of Chinatown (1940)?
In USA, Phantom of Chinatown is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Phantom of Chinatown worth watching?
Phantom of Chinatown holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, krimi and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Phantom of Chinatown?
Phantom of Chinatown stars Keye Luke, Lotus Long, Grant Withers, Charles Miller and Huntley Gordon.
When was Phantom of Chinatown released?
Phantom of Chinatown was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.