Mysteries of Chinatown
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StarringMarvin Miller
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes48
| Mysteries of Chinatown | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Marvin Miller |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | December 4, 1949 – October 23, 1950 |
Mysteries of Chinatown is an American crime drama series that aired on the ABC television network from December 4, 1949 to October 23, 1950.[1] Marvin Miller made his television debut in the series.[2]
- Marvin Miller as Dr. Yat Fu[3]
- Gloria Saunders as Ah Toy, niece of Dr. Fu[3]
- Cy Kendall[4] (pilot only)[3]
- Spencer Chan as Lu Sung[5]
- Keye Luke
- Ed MacDonald[4] as Sgt. Cummings
- William Blythe at Sgt. Hargrove
- Robert Bice[4] (played Dr. Yat Fu only in the pilot.)[3]
- Wong Artarne as Yee Wai, nephew of Dr. Fu[5]
- Bo Ling as Lo Sing[5]
Plot
The series focused on Dr. Yat Fu (Miller), the proprietor of a herb and curio shop in San Francisco's Chinatown, and also an amateur sleuth. Fu helped police to solve crimes, usually being helped by his nephew and niece.[6]
Episodes included "The Body in Drawing Room D"[7] and "The Case of the Missing Alibi".[8]
