Shadows Over Chinatown (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1946, Shadows Over Chinatown is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Terry O. Morse, running about 64 minutes. “Chan follows the trail of a blood-chilling wave of torso slayings!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In San Francisco's Chinatown, Charlie helps two different people search for their missing relatives and uncovers a murder for insurance scheme.
Who’s in it. Shadows Over Chinatown stars Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown, Victor Sen Yung as Jimmy Chan and Tanis Chandler as Mary Conover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Shadows Over Chinatown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadows Over Chinatown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadows Over Chinatown tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadows Over Chinatown (1946)?
- In US, Shadows Over Chinatown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadows Over Chinatown worth watching?
- Shadows Over Chinatown holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadows Over Chinatown?
- Shadows Over Chinatown stars Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Victor Sen Yung, Tanis Chandler and John Gallaudet.
- When was Shadows Over Chinatown released?
- Shadows Over Chinatown was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.