The Mandarin Mystery is a 1936 American mystery crime film directed by Ralph Staub, based on “The Chinese Orange Mystery”, a novel featuring the detective character Ellery Queen. The story revolves around two murders and the theft of a $50,000 Chinese Mandarin stamp. As the investigation unfolds, Ellery Queen, a mystery writer and amateur detective, uncovers a network of counterfeiters and solves the case with his sharp intellect. The film combines suspense, humor, and intrigue, making it a classic example of 1930s mystery cinema.
Credits:
Director: Ralph Staub
Producer: Nat Levine
Starring: Eddie Quillan, Charlotte Henry, Rita La Roy, Wade Boteler
Screenplay: Frederic Dannay, Manfred Lee, Gertrude Orr, Rex Taylor
Cinematography: Jack A. Marta
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