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The Chinatown Mystery

9.0(1)19283h 20m1

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 (a carnival strongman-turned-actor), producer Trem Carr (who would later help found Monogram Pictures), and a slew of silent-era supporting icons such as Ruth Hiatt, Grace Cunard, and more. Chapter names like “The Clutching Claw,” “The Devil’s Dice, “Galloping Fury,” and “The Invisible Hand” offer all one needs to know of the film’s concerns: to promise and deliver as much action and suspense as possible, and move our intrepid hero and heroine from one perilous situation to another. One of the biggest stars of the early silent era and a successful serials director in his own right, Francis Ford was the brother of director John Ford.

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  • movie serial
  • preserved george eastman house

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR1 Sept 1928

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When was The Chinatown Mystery released?
The Chinatown Mystery was released on 1 September 1928.
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What is the rating of The Chinatown Mystery?
The Chinatown Mystery holds a 9.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
Who directed The Chinatown Mystery?
The Chinatown Mystery (1928) was directed by J.P. McGowan.
How long is The Chinatown Mystery?
The Chinatown Mystery runs for 3h 20m.

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