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The Mandarin Mystery

1936-12-23 · 66 min · ★ 5.1

Mystery

Ellery Queen solves a mystery involving a valuable stamp.

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Directors
Ralph Staub, Philip Ford
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eddie QuillanEddie QuillanEllery Queen
Charlotte HenryCharlotte HenryJosephine Temple
Rita La RoyRita La RoyMartha Kirk
Wade BotelerWade BotelerInspector Queen
Franklin PangbornFranklin PangbornMellish
George IrvingGeorge IrvingDr. Alexander Kirk
Kay HughesKay HughesIrene Kirk
William NewellWilliam NewellDetective Guffy
George WalcottGeorge WalcottDonald Trent
Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyHoward Bronson
Edgar AllenDetective
Richard BeachReporter
Monte VandergriftDetective
Grace DurkinGirl on Street Corner
June JohnsonJune JohnsonGirl at Cocktail Bar
Mary BovardMary BovardGirl at Cocktail Bar
Marc CramerMarc CramerHotel Desk Clerk
Lester DorrLester DorrReporter at Dock
Charles McAvoyCharles McAvoyOfficer Jones
Walter MerrillCraig the Thief

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