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Charlie Chan in Shanghai
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Charlie Chan in Shanghai

1935-10-11 · 71 min · ★ 6.7

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

When a prominent official is murdered at a banquet honoring Charle Chan, the detective and son Lee team up to expose an opium-smuggling ring.

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Directors
James Tinling
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Warner OlandWarner OlandCharlie Chan
Keye LukeKeye LukeLee Chan
Jon HallJon HallPhilip Nash
Irene HerveyIrene HerveyDiana Woodland
Russell HicksRussell HicksJames Andrews
Frederick VogedingFrederick VogedingIvan Marloff
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesColonel Watkins, police commissioner
Neil FitzgeraldDakin - Colonel Watkins' Aide
Max WagnerMax WagnerTaxi Driver Henchman
Colin KennyColin KennyReporter
Torben MeyerTorben MeyerFrench Diplomat
Joan WoodburyJoan WoodburyDancer in Versailles Cafe (uncredited)
Harry StrangHarry StrangChauffeur

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