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Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936)

Movie ★ 6.4 72 min

Crime Mystery Comedy Thriller

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.

Harry Lachman Director Robert Ellis Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 27, 1936
Runtime
72 min
IMDb
tt0027439
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Themes

Cast

Warner Oland Warner Oland Charlie Chan Keye Luke Keye Luke Lee Chan John McGuire John McGuire Hal Blake Shirley Deane Shirley Deane Louise Norman Francis Ford Francis Ford John Gaines J. Carrol Naish J. Carrol Naish Tom Holt Paul Stanton Paul Stanton Joe Kinney Boothe Howard Dan Farrell Drue Leyton Drue Leyton Nellie Farrell Wade Boteler Wade Boteler Lt. Macy Shia Jung Su Toy George Brasno Colonel Tim Olive Brasno Lady Tiny Maxine Reiner Marie Norman Franklyn Farnum Franklyn Farnum Mike - Ticket Taker

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Frequently asked questions

What is Charlie Chan at the Circus about?
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.
Who directed Charlie Chan at the Circus?
Charlie Chan at the Circus was directed by Harry Lachman.
Who stars in Charlie Chan at the Circus?
Charlie Chan at the Circus stars Warner Oland, Keye Luke, John McGuire, Shirley Deane.
When was Charlie Chan at the Circus released?
Charlie Chan at the Circus is a 1936 crime, mystery, comedy, thriller film.
Where can I watch Charlie Chan at the Circus?
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