Where can I watch Phantom of Chinatown (1940)?

In US, 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, crime 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.

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Phantom of Chinatown (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1940, Phantom of Chinatown is a thriller, crime 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. In the middle of a pictorial lecture on his recent expedition to the Mongolian Desert, Dr. John Benton,the famous explorer, drinks from the water bottle on his lecture table, collapses and dies. His last words "Eternal Fire" are the only clue Chinese detective Jimmy Wong and Captain Street of the police department have to work on.

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 US 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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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Phantom of Chinatown (1940)?: In US, 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, crime 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.