Shanghai Chest (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1948, Shanghai Chest is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by William Beaudine, running about 65 minutes. “THE MYSTERY OF THE ALPHABET MURDER CASE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charlie attempts to solve a triple murder in which a dead man's finger prints show up at all three murder sites, and all three victims were connected with the conviction and execution of an evidently innocent man.
Who’s in it. Shanghai Chest stars Roland Winters as Charlie Chan, Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown, Victor Sen Yung as Tommy Chan and Tim Ryan as Lt. Mike Ruark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Shanghai Chest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanghai Chest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai Chest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanghai Chest (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shanghai Chest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shanghai Chest worth watching?
- Shanghai Chest holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghai Chest?
- Shanghai Chest stars Roland Winters, Mantan Moreland, Victor Sen Yung, Tim Ryan and Deannie Best.
- When was Shanghai Chest released?
- Shanghai Chest was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.