Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944): Cast
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat is a 1944 crime thriller directed by Phil Rosen, starring Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Dewey Robinson and I. Stanford Jolley. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Monogram Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat About?
The premise of Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat without spoilers.
Chan faces his most baffling case when a man is found shot in a locked room. To unravel the mystery he navigates a perplexing fun house, sifts through the dubious writings of a corrupt author, and follows clues hidden in chess pieces, all while confronting themes of honor and confession.
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- monogram charlies chan series
- locked room mystery
- twin brother
- secret passageway
- chess
- irritating son
- b movie
- damsel in distress
- low budget film
- poverty row film
- double feature film
- cigarette smoking
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- stock footage
- racial stereotype
- police detective
- feet do your stuff bit
- violence
- charlie chan character
- six word title
- dying
- betrayal
- clue
- cigar smoking
- strangulation
- caucasian actor plays an asian character
- murder
- locked room
- stolen diamond
- mystery novel
- mystery writer
- jigsaw puzzle
- secret compartment
- statue of a cat
- asian detective
- strangled to death
- poison gas
- diamond
- car bomb
- aphorism
- held at gunpoint
- deception
- ceramic
- whodunnit mystery
- death of father
- independent film
- character name in title
- grindhouse film
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat Cast & Characters
Sidney Toler leads the cast as Charlie Chan, with Dewey Robinson as Salos and I. Stanford Jolley as Gannet. Directed by Phil Rosen; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Phil Rosen
- Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan
- Dewey Robinson as Salos
- I. Stanford Jolley as Gannet
- Sam Flint as Thomas P. Manning
Also Starring in Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
· 11 more- Cy Kendall George Webster Deacon
- Mantan Moreland Birmingham Brown, Taxi Driver
- John Davidson Carl Karzoff / Kurt Karzoff
- Anthony Warde Catlen
- Jack Norton Hotel Desk Clerk
- Ian Keith Dr. Paul Recknik
- Benson Fong Tommy Chan, #3 Son
- Joan Woodbury Leah Manning
- Betty Blythe Mrs. Manning
- Weldon Heyburn Detective Lt. Harvey Dennis
- Luke Chan Wu Song
More from Phil Rosen
More films directed by Phil Rosen: Step by Step, The Shadow Returns, The Red Dragon and The Scarlet Clue.
Cars in Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
8 cars on screen, including the 1940 Chrysler and the 1942 De Soto De Luxe.
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1940 Chrysler Important role -
1942 De Soto De Luxe Important role -
1941 Pontiac Minor role -
1937 Pontiac De Luxe Six Minor role
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Il gatto cinese” and “Charlie Chan em ''O Gato Chinês''”.
- Also known as
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- Il gatto cinese
- Charlie Chan em ''O Gato Chinês''
- Китайский кот
- 陈查理之中国猫
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Movies Like Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Charlie Chan at the Circus, Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo and Charlie Chan’s Greatest Case.
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Charlie Chan at the Circus 1936 -
Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo 1937 -
Charlie Chan’s Greatest Case 1933 -
Charlie Chan in Egypt 1935 -
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service 1944 -
Charlie Chan’s Courage 1934 -
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island 1939 -
Charlie Chan’s Chance 1932 -
Charlie Chan in Honolulu 1938 -
Charlie Chan at the Opera 1936 -
Charlie Chan in Panama 1940 -
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen 1981
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat released?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat was released on May 20, 1944.
Who directed Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat was directed by Phil Rosen.
More films by Phil Rosen Who is in the cast of Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat stars Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Dewey Robinson as Salos and I. Stanford Jolley as Gannet, among 15 credited actors.
Does Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat have a post-credit scene?
No. Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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