

Charlie Chan at the Olympics
“Murderous Spies invade Olympic Games!”
Synopsis
Get ready for a Gold Medal murder mystery! This "tense, thrilling mystery" ('California Congress of Parents and Teachers') pits Charlie Chan against international spies who are using the Berlin Olympic games as the perfect cover...for cold-blooded murder!

Part of the Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) Collection
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Top Cast
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Charlie Chan
Katherine DeMille
Yvonne Roland
Pauline Moore
Betty Adams
Allan Lane
Richard Masters
Keye Luke
Lee Chan
C. Henry Gordon
Arthur Hughes
John Eldredge
Mr. Cartwright
Layne Tom Jr.
Charlie Chan Jr
Jonathan Hale
Mr. Hopkins
Morgan Wallace
Honorable Charles Zaraka
Frederick Vogeding
Inspector Strasser
Andrew Tombes
Chief of Homicide E. R. Scott
Howard Hickman
Police Doctor
Arno Frey
Carlos, Zaraka's Henchman
David S. Horsley
Test Pilot Edwards
Theresa Harris
Athlete
George Chandler
Ship's Radio Operator
William Begg
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Ellis, Helen Logan
- Original Score
- Samuel Kaylin
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan at the Olympics
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Robert Ellis, Helen Logan, Paul Burger, Earl Derr Biggers
Samuel Kaylin
Daniel B. Clark
Fred Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Kaylin
Original Music Composer
Daniel B. Clark
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
Editor
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Robert Ellis
Screenplay
Helen Logan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Chan at the Olympics
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan at the Olympics about?
Get ready for a Gold Medal murder mystery! This "tense, thrilling mystery" ('California Congress of Parents and Teachers') pits Charlie Chan against international spies who are using the Berlin Olympic games as the perfect cover...for cold-blooded murder!
Who directed Charlie Chan at the Olympics?
Charlie Chan at the Olympics was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in Charlie Chan at the Olympics?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan at the Olympics includes Warner Oland, Katherine DeMille, Pauline Moore, Allan Lane, Keye Luke.
When was Charlie Chan at the Olympics released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan at the Olympics was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Charlie Chan at the Olympics?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlie Chan at the Olympics was composed by Samuel Kaylin.
Is Charlie Chan at the Olympics based on a book or true story?
Charlie Chan at the Olympics is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan at the Olympics?
Charlie Chan at the Olympics holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















