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Charlie Chan on Broadway
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Charlie Chan on Broadway

1937-09-22 · 68 min · ★ 7.2

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

Returning from European exile where she avoided testifying against her criminal associates, a former singer with a tell-all diary is murdered to insure her silence.

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Directors
Eugene Forde
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Warner OlandWarner OlandCharlie Chan
Keye LukeKeye LukeLee Chan
Joan MarshJoan MarshJoan Wendall, Photographer
J. Edward BrombergJ. Edward BrombergMurdock, Editor New York Bulletin
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyJohnny Burke
Harold HuberHarold HuberChief Inspector James Nelson NYPD
Donald WoodsDonald WoodsSpeed Patten, Reporter New York Bulletin
Louise HenryLouise HenryBillie Bronson
Joan WoodburyJoan WoodburyMarie Collins / Mrs. Thomas Mitchell
Leon AmesLeon AmesBuzz Moran
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceThomas Mitchell
Toshia MoriToshia MoriLing Tse
Charles WilliamsCharles WilliamsMeeker, Burke's Lawyer
Eugene BordenEugene BordenLouie, Headwaiter
Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Desk Reporter
Cyril RingCyril RingClub Patron

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