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Crime mystery film

Charlie Chan Carries On (1931): Cast

Charlie Chan Carries On (1931) movie poster

Charlie Chan Carries On is a 1931 crime mystery film directed by Hamilton MacFadden, starring Warner Oland as Charlie Chan, William Holden and George Brent. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Charlie Chan Carries On (1931) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Hamilton MacFadden
Genres
Crime , Mystery
Original language
English
Studio
Fox Film Corporation
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Charlie Chan Carries On About?

The premise of Charlie Chan Carries On without spoilers.

Charlie Chan is called upon to investigate the murder of a wealthy American found dead in a London hotel. His investigation leads him from London to Nice, San Remo, Honolulu and finally Hong Kong, unraveling clues with wit and humor. The film is fast‑paced, full of wisecracking dialogue, and marks the debut of Warner Oland in the role of Charlie Chan.

Charlie Chan Carries On Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • charlie chan character
  • 1930s
  • american
  • murder
  • lost film
  • caucasian actor plays an asian character
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Charlie Chan Carries On Cast & Characters

Warner Oland leads the cast as Charlie Chan, with William Holden as Patrick Tait and George Brent as Capt. Ronald Keane. Directed by Hamilton MacFadden; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Hamilton MacFadden

More films directed by Hamilton MacFadden: Charlie Chan in Paris, Stand Up and Cheer!, Charlie Chan’s Greatest Case and Oh, for a Man!.

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Charlie Chan Carries On Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Чарли Чан продолжает” and “La crociera del delitto”.

Also known as
  • Чарли Чан продолжает
  • La crociera del delitto
  • Der chinesische Detektiv Charlie Chan
  • Charlie Chan - La crociera del delitto
  • 中国大侦探陈查理
  • Чарли Чен продолжает

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Charlie Chan Carries On FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Charlie Chan Carries On, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Charlie Chan Carries On?

Charlie Chan Carries On runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Charlie Chan Carries On released?

Charlie Chan Carries On was released on April 11, 1931.

Who directed Charlie Chan Carries On?

Charlie Chan Carries On was directed by Hamilton MacFadden.

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Who is in the cast of Charlie Chan Carries On?

Charlie Chan Carries On stars Warner Oland as Charlie Chan, William Holden as Patrick Tait and George Brent as Capt. Ronald Keane, among 19 credited actors.

Does Charlie Chan Carries On have a post-credit scene?

No. Charlie Chan Carries On has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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