The Mandarin Mystery (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1936, The Mandarin Mystery is a thriller and mystery film directed by Philip Ford, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. Ellery Queen solves a mystery involving a valuable stamp.
Who’s in it. The Mandarin Mystery stars Eddie Quillan as Ellery Queen, Charlotte Henry as Josephine Temple, Rita La Roy as Martha Kirk and Wade Boteler as Inspector Queen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Mandarin Mystery has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mandarin Mystery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mandarin Mystery tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mandarin Mystery (1936)?
- In US, The Mandarin Mystery is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mandarin Mystery worth watching?
- The Mandarin Mystery holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mandarin Mystery?
- The Mandarin Mystery stars Eddie Quillan, Charlotte Henry, Rita La Roy, Wade Boteler and Franklin Pangborn.
- When was The Mandarin Mystery released?
- The Mandarin Mystery was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.