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The Shanghai Chest

6.619481h 5mNRMovieCrimeMystery

Charlie attempts to solve a triple murder in which a dead man's finger prints show up at all three murder sites, and all three victims were connected with the conviction and execution of an evidently innocent man.

DirectorWilliam Beaudine
WritersSamuel Newman·Scott Darling
ProducerJames S. Burkett

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Cast · Directed by William Beaudine

RWRoland Winters
Roland Winters
Charlie Chan
VYVictor Sen Yung
Victor Sen Yung
Tommy Chan
MMMantan Moreland
Mantan Moreland
Birmingham Brown
TRTim Ryan
Tim Ryan
Lt. Mike Ruark
JAJohn Alvin
John Alvin
Victor Armstrong
DBDeannie Best
Deannie Best
Phyllis Powers
TCTristram Coffin
Tristram Coffin
Edward Seward
OHOlaf Hytten
Olaf Hytten
Bates
RHRussell Hicks
Russell Hicks
Frank Bronson, district attorney
WBWillie Best
Willie Best
Willie Best
MPMilton Parsons
Milton Parsons
Mr. Grail
PZPhilip Van Zandt
Philip Van Zandt
Joseph Pindello

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The Shanghai Chest — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shanghai Chest?

The Shanghai Chest isn't streaming anywhere in Philippines yet.

Is The Shanghai Chest on Netflix?

No, The Shanghai Chest is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is The Shanghai Chest on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Shanghai Chest isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Shanghai Chest for free?

The Shanghai Chest isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Shanghai Chest?

The Shanghai Chest hasn't started streaming in Philippines yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 29, 1948. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to The Shanghai Chest?

Yes — The Shanghai Chest is followed by The Golden Eye (1948) in the Charlie Chan (Roland Winters) Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Shanghai Chest?

Yes — Docks of New Orleans (1948) comes before The Shanghai Chest in the Charlie Chan (Roland Winters) Collection.

Is The Shanghai Chest part of a trilogy?

No — The Shanghai Chest 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).