Movie: Charlie Chan Carries On

Top 10 Billed Cast

Warner Oland
Warner Oland

Charlie Chan

John Garrick
John Garrick

Mark Kenaway

Marguerite Churchill
Marguerite Churchill

Pamela Potter

Warren Hymer
Warren Hymer

Max Minchin

George Brent
George Brent

Capt. Ronald Keane

Marjorie White
Marjorie White

Sadie

C. Henry Gordon
C. Henry Gordon

John Ross

William Holden
William Holden

Patrick Tait

Peter Gawthorne
Peter Gawthorne

Inspector Duff

John T. Murray
John T. Murray

Dr. Lofton

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  • Overview

    Charlie steps in to solve the murder of a wealthy American found dead in a London hotel. Settings include London, Nice, San Remo, Honolulu and Hong Kong. Fast-paced with lots of wisecracking. The first film to star Warner Oland as Charlie Chan.

  • Release Date

    1931-04-11

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    Solve This Mystery

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    EnglishItaliano
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