The Chinatown Mystery

The Chinatown Mystery

1928
3h 20m
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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Trem Carr Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Release Date September 1, 1928
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0018767

Cast

Joe Bonomo
Joe Bonomo

Joe Masters

Ruth Hiatt
Ruth Hiatt

Sally Warren, Chemist

Francis Ford
Francis Ford

The Sphinx

George Chesebro
George Chesebro

Sheldon Lewis
Sheldon Lewis

Ernest Shields
Ernest Shields

Jack Richardson
Jack Richardson

Grace Cunard
Grace Cunard

Rosemary Theby
Rosemary Theby

Peggy O'Day
Peggy O'Day

Duke Worne
Duke Worne

Helen Gibson
Helen Gibson

Key Crew

Francis Ford
Writer
J.P. McGowan
Director