1936

1h 12m

6.4(28 votes)

Crime

Mystery

Comedy

Thriller

Overview

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.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Warner Oland

Charlie Chan

Acting

Keye Luke

Lee Chan

Acting

John McGuire

Hal Blake

Acting

Shirley Deane

Louise Norman

Acting

Francis Ford

John Gaines

Acting

J. Carrol Naish

Tom Holt

Acting

Paul Stanton

Joe Kinney

Acting

Boothe Howard

Dan Farrell

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Acting

Drue Leyton

Nellie Farrell

Acting

Wade Boteler

Lt. Macy

Acting

Shia Jung

Su Toy

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Acting

George Brasno

Colonel Tim

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Acting

Olive Brasno

Lady Tiny

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Acting

Maxine Reiner

Marie Norman

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Acting

Franklyn Farnum

Mike - Ticket Taker

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