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6.8 / 10(26 votes)IMDbNR19371h 11mUnited States of America

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!

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

H. Bruce Humberstone

Screenplay & Story

Robert Ellis, Helen Logan, Paul Burger, Earl Derr Biggers

Original Score & Music

Samuel Kaylin

Director of Photography

Daniel B. Clark

Film Editing

Fred Allen

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Earl Derr Biggers

Department Leadership Roster

Samuel Kaylin

Original Music Composer

Daniel B. Clark

Director of Photography

Fred Allen

Editor

Herschel McCoy

Costume Design

H. Bruce Humberstone

H. Bruce Humberstone

Director

Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis

Screenplay

Helen Logan

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

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.).