Phantom of Chinatown
1940, English. Directed by Phil Rosen.
A Slight Case Of Murder... Solved by Jimmy Wong!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Phil RosenDirector
- Keye LukeJames Lee Wong
- Lotus LongWin Lee, Benton's Secretary
- Grant WithersPolice Captain Street
- Charles MillerDr. John Benton / Cyrus Benton in Newspaper (as Charles Miller)
- Huntley GordonDr. Norman Wilkes
- Virginia CarpenterLouise Benton
- John DilsonCharlie Frasier
- Paul McVeyDetective Grady
- John HollandMason
- Richard TerryToreno
- Robert KellardTommy Dean
- Willy CastelloJonas
Details
- Released
- 18 November 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Waggner, Ralph Gilbert Bettison
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Phantom of Chinatown: quick answers
What should I watch before Phantom of Chinatown?
Watch The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939), Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939), The Fatal Hour (1940), and Doomed to Die (1940) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
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How long is Phantom of Chinatown?
Phantom of Chinatown runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does Phantom of Chinatown have a post-credits scene?
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Phantom of Chinatown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Phantom of Chinatown is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Phantom of Chinatown on?
Phantom of Chinatown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Phantom of Chinatown?
If you liked Phantom of Chinatown, try The Glass Key, Time Without Pity, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed Phantom of Chinatown?
Phantom of Chinatown (1940) was directed by Phil Rosen and stars Keye Luke, Lotus Long, Grant Withers.