The Chinese Ring (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1947, The Chinese Ring is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by William Beaudine, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. Soon after a Chinese princess comes to the US to buy planes for her people, she is murdered by a poison dart fired by an air rifle.
Who’s in it. The Chinese Ring stars Roland Winters as Charlie Chan, Warren Douglas as Police Sgt. Bill Davidson, Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown and Louise Currie as Peggy Cartwright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Chinese Ring has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chinese Ring page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chinese Ring tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chinese Ring (1947)?
- In US, The Chinese Ring is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Chinese Ring worth watching?
- The Chinese Ring holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chinese Ring?
- The Chinese Ring stars Roland Winters, Warren Douglas, Mantan Moreland, Louise Currie and Victor Sen Yung.
- When was The Chinese Ring released?
- The Chinese Ring was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.