The Shanghai Cobra(1945)
Charlie Chan at his best in his most thrilling adventure!
Someone is attempting to steal radium stored in a bank. Death by cobra venom connects a number of murders. Charlie Chan investigates.
Movie: The Shanghai Cobra
Top 10 Billed Cast
Charlie Chan
Tommy Chan
Birmingham Brown
Ned Stewart
Paula Webb
Police Inspector Harry Davis
Walter Fletcher
Bradford Harris
John Adams
Record Machine Operator
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