''Mysteries of Chinatown'' is an American crime drama series that aired on the

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television network from December 4, 1949 to October 23, 1950.

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made his television debut in the series.

Cast

as Dr. Yat Fu *

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as Ah Toy, niece of Dr. Fu *

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(pilot only) *

Spencer Chan Spencer Chan (March 28, 1892January 12, 1988) was an American character actor of Chinese descent. He had a long career in numerous films. Biography Chan was born in Los Angeles, California, to Kui Sing Chan (a pastor and court interpreter) and ...

as Lu Sung *

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* Ed MacDonald as Sgt. Cummings * William Blythe at Sgt. Hargrove * Robert Bice (played Dr. Yat Fu only in the pilot.) *Wong Artarne as Yee Wai, nephew of Dr. Fu *Bo Ling as Lo Sing

Plot

The series focused on Dr. Yat Fu (Miller), the proprietor of a herb and curio shop in

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, and also an amateur sleuth. Fu helped police to solve crimes, usually being helped by his nephew and niece. Episodes included "The Body in Drawing Room D" and "The Case of the Missing Alibi".

Production

''Mysteries of Chinatown'' originated at an east Hollywood studio that ABC bought from Warner Bros. Episodes were broadcast live in Hollywood and recorded via

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to be sent to New York for later transmission to the rest of the United States. Ray Buffum was the producer, and Richard Goggin was the director. Rex Koury provided the music. The program was sustaining.

References

External links

''Mysteries of Chinatown'' at IMDB

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