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The Scarlet Clue
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The Scarlet Clue

1945-05-11 · 65 min · ★ 6.1

Mystery · Thriller

Chinese sleuth Charlie Chan discovers a scheme for the theft of government radar plans while investigating several murders.

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Directors
Phil Rosen
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Sidney TolerSidney TolerCharlie Chan
Benson FongBenson FongTommy Chan
Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandBirmingham Brown, Chauffeur
Robert HomansRobert HomansCapt. Flynn
I. Stanford JolleyI. Stanford JolleyRolf Brot, alias Ralph Brett
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacMrs. Marsh
Jack NortonJack NortonWillie Rand
Janet ShawJanet ShawGloria Bayne
Ben CarterBen CarterBen Carter
Victoria FaustVictoria FaustHulda Swenson / Janet Carter
Helen DeverellDiane Hall
Leonard MudieLeonard MudieHorace Karloss
Reid KilpatrickReid KilpatrickMr. Chester, program announcer
Emmett VoganEmmett VoganMr. Hamilton
Crane WhitleyCrane WhitleyHenchman Cooper
Kernan CrippsKernan CrippsDetective (uncredited)
Charles JordanCharles JordanNelson (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempPolice Radio Expert (uncredited)
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeHerbert Sinclair (uncredited)
Frank MayoFrank MayoDet. Hodge (uncredited)

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