The Trap (1946): Cast
The Trap is a 1946 mystery thriller directed by Howard Bretherton, starring Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Victor Sen Yung and Mantan Moreland. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Monogram Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Trap About?
The premise of The Trap without spoilers.
A troupe of showgirls and their impresario, accompanied by a press agent, spend a vacation at a Malibu beach resort, only to have two of the dancers murdered by garroting. Private detective Charlie is called in, aided by his young partner Jimmy and loyal chauffeur Birmingham Brown, to solve the chilling case.
The Trap Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- beach house
- character name in tagline
- agent
- caucasian actor plays an asian character
- charlie chan character
The Trap Cast & Characters
Sidney Toler leads the cast as Charlie Chan, with Victor Sen Yung as Jimmy Chan and Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown. Directed by Howard Bretherton; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Howard Bretherton
- Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan
- Victor Sen Yung as Jimmy Chan
- Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown
- Minerva Urecal as Miss Weebles, the Housekeeper
Also Starring in The Trap
· 13 more- Larry J. Blake Rick Daniels
- Howard Negley Cole King, Impresario
- Anne Nagel Marcia
- Kirk Alyn Sgt. Reynolds
- Lois Austin Mrs. Thorn
- Margaret Brayton Madge Mudge
- Tanis Chandler Adelaide Brandt
- Rita Quigley Clementine
- Jan Bryant Lois
- Barbara Jean Wong San Toy
- Walden Boyle Dr. George Brandt (uncredited)
- Helen Gerald Ruby
- Bettie Best Winifred
More from Howard Bretherton
More films directed by Howard Bretherton: The Prince of Thieves, Because of Eve, Here Comes the Circus and The Monster and the Ape.
Cars in The Trap
14 cars on screen, including the 1937 Cadillac and the 1942 Chrysler Town & Country.
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1937 Cadillac Important role -
1942 Chrysler Town & Country Important role -
Harley-Davidson EL Important role -
1941 Chrysler Royal Background role
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The Trap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Trap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Trap?
The Trap runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was The Trap released?
The Trap was released on November 30, 1946.
Who directed The Trap?
The Trap was directed by Howard Bretherton.
More films by Howard Bretherton Who is in the cast of The Trap?
The Trap stars Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Victor Sen Yung as Jimmy Chan and Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Trap have a post-credit scene?
No. The Trap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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