"When all others failed, they turned to..."

1934

1h 19m

6.9(37 votes)

Crime

Mystery

Overview

Charlie Chan is sought out by Pamela Gray, a desperate young socialite whose brother Paul awaits execution for the murder of a weapons inventor. Pamela is convinced of his innocence.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Warner Oland

Charlie Chan

Drue Leyton

Pamela Gray

Ray Milland

Neil Howard

Mona Barrie

Lady Mary Bristol

Douglas Walton

Hugh Gray

Alan Mowbray

Geoffrey Richmond

George Barraud

Major Jardine

Paul England

Bunny Fothergill

Madge Bellamy

Becky Fothergill

Walter Johnson

Jerry Garton

Creative team

Directed by: Eugene Forde
Written by: Philip MacDonald
Produced by: John Stone

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