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Charlie Chan in London

Charlie Chan in London

When all others failed, they turned to...

19346.81h 19m

Overview

Charlie Chan is sought out by Pamela Gray, a desperate young socialite whose brother Paul awaits execution for the murder of a weapons inventor. Pamela is convinced of his innocence.

Directed by Eugene Forde
Written by Earl Derr Biggers, Philip MacDonald
Produced by John Stone
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Top Cast

Warner Oland

Warner Oland

Charlie Chan

Drue Leyton

Drue Leyton

Pamela Gray

Ray Milland

Ray Milland

Neil Howard

Mona Barrie

Mona Barrie

Lady Mary Bristol

Douglas Walton

Douglas Walton

Hugh Gray

Alan Mowbray

Alan Mowbray

Geoffrey Richmond

George Barraud

George Barraud

Major Jardine

P

Paul England

Bunny Fothergill

Madge Bellamy

Madge Bellamy

Becky Fothergill

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson

Jerry Garton

Themes & Keywords

death rowmurdermurder investigationpolice inspectorasian man

About Charlie Chan in London

Charlie Chan in London is a crime, mystery film released in 1934 exploring themes of death row, murder, murder investigation, police inspector, asian man. Directed by Eugene Forde, it stars Warner Oland, Drue Leyton, Ray Milland. Charlie Chan is sought out by Pamela Gray, a desperate young socialite whose brother Paul awaits execution for the murder of a weapons inventor. Pamela is convinced of his innocence.

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