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Charlie Chan's Chance

1932-01-24 · 73 min · ★ 7.3

Mystery

Charlie is the intended murder victim here, and he avoids death only by chance. To find the murderer (since, of course, murder does occur), Charlie must outguess Scotland Yard and New York City police.

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Directors
John G. Blystone
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Warner OlandWarner OlandCharlie Chan
Alexander KirklandAlexander KirklandJohn R. Douglas
H.B. WarnerH.B. WarnerInspector Fife
Marian NixonMarian NixonShirley Marlowe
James KirkwoodJames KirkwoodInspector Flannery
Linda WatkinsLinda WatkinsGloria Garland
Ralph MorganRalph MorganBarry Kirk
James ToddKenneth Dunwood
Herbert BunstonHerbert BunstonGarrick Enderly
James WangKee-Lin
Joe BrownDoctor
Charles McNaughtonCharles McNaughtonParadise
Edward Peil Sr.Edward Peil Sr.Li Gung

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