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Cast
Warner Oland
as Charlie Chan
Keye Luke
as Lee Chan
Jon Hall
as Philip Nash
Irene Hervey
as Diana Woodland
Russell Hicks
as James Andrews
Frederick Vogeding
as Ivan Marloff
Halliwell Hobbes
as Colonel Watkins, police commissioner
Neil Fitzgerald
as Dakin - Colonel Watkins' Aide
Max Wagner
as Taxi Driver Henchman
Colin Kenny
as Reporter
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1935
Runtime1h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery, Thriller
Votes29
DirectorJames Tinling
WritersGerard Fairlie
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCharlie Chan in Shanghai
About Charlie Chan in Shanghai
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.
Directed by James Tinling, Charlie Chan in Shanghai leans on a strong ensemble — Warner Oland, Keye Luke, Jon Hall — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1935.
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