Mystère à Shanghai

Mystère à Shanghai

1950 · 85 min · ★ 7.0 · Mystery, Crime

In Shangai, the "Green Dragon" threatens to kill Herbert Aboody, a rich exporter, unless he pays him 50,000 dollars. One of Aboody's secretaries calls inspector Wens for help. An amazing fact occurs, Wens kills Aboody and then disappears. What is the key to this mystery?

Directed by Roger Blanc · Written by Maurice Griffe

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