Shadows Over Chinatown
1946, English. Directed by Terry O. Morse.
Chan follows the trail of a blood-chilling wave of torso slayings!
In San Francisco's Chinatown, Charlie helps two different people search for their missing relatives and uncovers a murder for insurance scheme.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler): watch order
Cast & crew
- Terry O. MorseDirector
- Sidney TolerCharlie Chan
- Mantan MorelandBirmingham Brown
- Victor Sen YungJimmy Chan
- Tanis ChandlerMary Conover
- John GallaudetCraig Winfield
- Paul BryarMike Rogan
- Bruce KelloggJack Tilford
- Al BridgeCaptain Allen
- Mary GordonMrs. Conover
- Dorothy GrangerJoan Mercer
- Jack NortonCosgrove
- George EldredgeChief Lannigan
Details
- Released
- 27 June 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Raymond L. Schrock
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Watch before Shadows Over Chinatown
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Charlie Chan in Rio
1941 · 6.5/10
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Castle in the Desert
1942 · 7.1/10
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Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
1944 · 6.0/10
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Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
1944 · 6.6/10
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Black Magic
1944 · 7.1/10
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The Jade Mask
1945 · 6.2/10
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The Scarlet Clue
1945 · 6.1/10
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The Red Dragon
1945 · 6.5/10
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The Shanghai Cobra
1945 · 6.1/10
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Dark Alibi
1946 · 6.3/10
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Shadows Over Chinatown: quick answers
What should I watch before Shadows Over Chinatown?
Watch The Scarlet Clue (1945), The Red Dragon (1945), The Shanghai Cobra (1945), and Dark Alibi (1946) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Shadows Over Chinatown?
Next in the series: Dangerous Money (1946) and The Trap (1946).
Is Shadows Over Chinatown worth watching?
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How long is Shadows Over Chinatown?
Shadows Over Chinatown runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Does Shadows Over Chinatown have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shadows Over Chinatown. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shadows Over Chinatown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shadows Over Chinatown is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shadows Over Chinatown on?
Shadows Over Chinatown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shadows Over Chinatown?
If you liked Shadows Over Chinatown, try LaRoy, Texas, Another Thin Man, The Glass Key.
Who directed Shadows Over Chinatown?
Shadows Over Chinatown (1946) was directed by Terry O. Morse and stars Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Victor Sen Yung.