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The Chinatown Mystery

9.019283h 20mNRMovieAdventureMystery

Restored by the George Eastman House in 2001, this 1928 serial was considered a “last hurrah” for the silent-era serial, and brought together some of the biggest names of the era: director J.P. McGowan, actors Francis Ford and Joe Bonomo…

DirectorJ.P. McGowan
WriterFrancis Ford

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Cast · Directed by J.P. McGowan

JBJoe Bonomo
Joe Bonomo
Joe Masters
RHRuth Hiatt
Ruth Hiatt
Sally Warren, Chemist
FFFrancis Ford
Francis Ford
The Sphinx
GCGeorge Chesebro
George Chesebro
SLSheldon Lewis
Sheldon Lewis
ESErnest Shields
Ernest Shields
JRJack Richardson
Jack Richardson
GCGrace Cunard
Grace Cunard
RTRosemary Theby
Rosemary Theby
POPeggy O'Day
Peggy O'Day
DW
Duke Worne
HGHelen Gibson
Helen Gibson

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The Chinatown Mystery — streaming FAQ

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The Chinatown Mystery isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

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The Chinatown Mystery hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 20, 1928. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.