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The Chinese Ring

5.219471h 8mNRMovieThrillerCrimeMystery

Soon after a Chinese princess comes to the US to buy planes for her people, she is murdered by a poison dart fired by an air rifle.

DirectorWilliam Beaudine
WriterScott Darling
ProducerJames S. Burkett

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Cast · Directed by William Beaudine

RWRoland Winters
Roland Winters
Charlie Chan
WDWarren Douglas
Warren Douglas
Sgt. Bill Davidson
LCLouise Currie
Louise Currie
Peggy Cartwright
MMMantan Moreland
Mantan Moreland
Birmingham Brown
VYVictor Sen Yung
Victor Sen Yung
Tommy Chan
PAPhilip Ahn
Philip Ahn
Captain Kong
TRThayer Roberts
Thayer Roberts
Captain James J. Kelso
BFByron Foulger
Byron Foulger
Armstrong
JW
Jean Wong
Princess Mei Ling
SC
Spencer Chan
Cargo Officer
CChabing
Chabing
Lillie Mae Wong
LFLee Tung Foo
Lee Tung Foo
Armstrong's Majordomo

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The Chinese Ring — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Chinese Ring?

The Chinese Ring is streaming on Artiflix, Hoopla and Public Domain Movies in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Chinese Ring on Netflix?

No, The Chinese Ring is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Artiflix and Hoopla.

Is The Chinese Ring on Amazon Prime Video?

The Chinese Ring isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Chinese Ring for free?

The Chinese Ring is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Public Domain Movies in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Chinese Ring?

Yes — The Chinese Ring is followed by Docks of New Orleans (1948) in the Charlie Chan (Roland Winters) Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Chinese Ring?

The Chinese Ring is the first film in the Charlie Chan (Roland Winters) Collection.

Is The Chinese Ring part of a trilogy?

No — The Chinese Ring is part of the Charlie Chan (Roland Winters) Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Charlie Chan (Roland Winters) Collection?

There are 6 films in the Charlie Chan (Roland Winters) Collection: The Chinese Ring (1947), Docks of New Orleans (1948), The Shanghai Chest (1948), The Golden Eye (1948), The Feathered Serpent (1948) and Sky Dragon (1949).