---
title: "The Shanghai Chest"
year: 1948
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shanghai-chest-1948"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 90954
imdb_id: "tt0040778"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 65
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Shanghai Chest (1948) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shanghai-chest-1948

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Shanghai Chest is a film first released in 1948. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Monogram Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shanghai-chest-1948#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Beaudine
- **Networks / Studios**: Monogram Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roland Winters** as *Charlie Chan*
- **Victor Sen Yung** as *Tommy Chan*
- **Mantan Moreland** as *Birmingham Brown*
- **Tim Ryan** as *Lt. Mike Ruark*
- **John Alvin** as *Victor Armstrong*
- **Deannie Best** as *Phyllis Powers*
- **Tristram Coffin** as *Edward Seward*
- **Olaf Hytten** as *Bates*
- **Russell Hicks** as *Frank Bronson, district attorney*
- **Willie Best** as *Willie Best*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch The Shanghai Chest?
Streaming availability for The Shanghai Chest varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is The Shanghai Chest worth watching?
The Shanghai Chest holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Mystery for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Shanghai Chest and when was it released?
The Shanghai Chest is a feature film with a runtime of 65 minutes. It was released in 1948. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Shanghai Chest?
The Shanghai Chest was directed by William Beaudine.

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