The Mandarin Mystery
1936, English. Directed by Ralph Staub & Philip Ford.
MORE MIRTH THAN MYSTERY! It's a panic in a penthouse!
Ellery Queen solves a mystery involving a valuable stamp.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Mandarin Mystery is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ralph StaubDirector
- Philip FordDirector
- Eddie QuillanEllery Queen
- Charlotte HenryJosephine Temple
- Rita La RoyMartha Kirk
- Wade BotelerInspector Queen
- Franklin PangbornMellish
- George IrvingDr. Alexander Kirk
- Kay HughesIrene Kirk
- William NewellDetective Guffy
- George WalcottDonald Trent
- Edwin StanleyHoward Bronson
- Edgar AllenDetective
- Richard BeachReporter
Details
- Released
- 23 December 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Cortland Fitzsimmons, John Francis Larkin, Gertrude Orr
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The Mandarin Mystery: quick answers
What should I watch before The Mandarin Mystery?
Watch The Spanish Cape Mystery (1935) first.
What comes after The Mandarin Mystery?
Next in the series: Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940), Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery (1941), and Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime (1941).
Is The Mandarin Mystery worth watching?
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How long is The Mandarin Mystery?
The Mandarin Mystery runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does The Mandarin Mystery have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mandarin Mystery. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mandarin Mystery parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mandarin Mystery is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mandarin Mystery on?
The Mandarin Mystery is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mandarin Mystery?
If you liked The Mandarin Mystery, try Abigail, Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery, Donovan's Echo.
Who directed The Mandarin Mystery?
The Mandarin Mystery (1936) was directed by Ralph Staub and Philip Ford and stars Eddie Quillan, Charlotte Henry, Rita La Roy.