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Charlie Chan at the Circus

  • 1936
  • Approved
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.9K
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Shirley Deane, Charles Gemora, John McGuire, and Warner Oland in Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936)
CrimeMystery

While visiting the circus with his family, Charlie is recruited by the big top's co-owner to investigate threatening letters that he's received.While visiting the circus with his family, Charlie is recruited by the big top's co-owner to investigate threatening letters that he's received.While visiting the circus with his family, Charlie is recruited by the big top's co-owner to investigate threatening letters that he's received.

  • Director
    • Harry Lachman
  • Writers
    • Robert Ellis
    • Helen Logan
    • Earl Derr Biggers
  • Stars
    • Warner Oland
    • Keye Luke
    • George Brasno
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harry Lachman
    • Writers
      • Robert Ellis
      • Helen Logan
      • Earl Derr Biggers
    • Stars
      • Warner Oland
      • Keye Luke
      • George Brasno
    • 38User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast28

    Warner Oland
    Warner Oland
    • Charlie Chan
    Keye Luke
    Keye Luke
    • Lee Chan
    George Brasno
    • Tim
    Olive Brasno
    • Tiny
    Francis Ford
    Francis Ford
    • John Gaines
    Maxine Reiner
    Maxine Reiner
    • Marie Norman
    John McGuire
    John McGuire
    • Hal Blake
    Shirley Deane
    Shirley Deane
    • Louise Norman
    Paul Stanton
    Paul Stanton
    • Joe Kinney
    J. Carrol Naish
    J. Carrol Naish
    • Tom Holt
    Boothe Howard
    Boothe Howard
    • Dan Farrell
    Drue Leyton
    Drue Leyton
    • Nellie Farrell
    Wade Boteler
    Wade Boteler
    • Police Lt. Macy
    Toshia Mori
    Toshia Mori
    • Su Toy
    • (as Shai Jung)
    John Aasen
    John Aasen
    • Giant Man
    • (uncredited)
    John Dilson
    John Dilson
    • Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Franklyn Farnum
    Franklyn Farnum
    • Mike - Ticket Taker
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Gemora
    Charles Gemora
    • Caesar the Ape
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Harry Lachman
    • Writers
      • Robert Ellis
      • Helen Logan
      • Earl Derr Biggers
    • All cast & crew
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    Mystery

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Keye Luke reportedly clashed with director Harry Lachman over the latter's treatment of the circus midgets in the movie.
    • Goofs
      The ape is shown peeling the banana from the top. Primates, except for humans, peel them from the bottom, thus doing away with those pesky stringy bits.
    • Quotes
      • Charlie Chan: Mind like parachute - only function when open.
    • Connections
      Edited into Who Dunit Theater: Charlie Chan at the Circus (2021)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 27, 1936 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Charlie Chan på cirkus
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • 20th Century Fox
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 12m(72 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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