Charlie Chan at the Opera
“A fiendish killer lurks at the opera! Weird! Thrilling! The Master Minds of Crime Match Wits Against Each Other!”
Synopsis
A dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him 13 years ago.
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Warner Oland
Charlie Chan
Boris Karloff
Gravelle
Keye Luke
Lee Chan
William Demarest
Sergeant Kelly
Guy Usher
Inspector Regan
Margaret Irving
Mme. Lilli Rochelle
Gregory Gaye
Enrico Borelli
Nedda Harrigan
Mme. Lucretia Borelli
Frank Conroy
Mr. Whitely
Charlotte Henry
Mlle. Kitty
Thomas Beck
Phil Childers
Maurice Cass
Mr. Arnold
Tom McGuire
Pop Morris - Stage Doorman
Marc Lawrence
Undetermined Minor Role (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
Joan Woodbury
Dancer in Opera (uncredited)
William Bailey
Detective (uncredited)
Charles Bancroft
Soldier in Opera (uncredited)
John Bleifer
Murdered Orderly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers, Charles S. Belden
- Original Score
- Oscar Levant
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan at the Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
Earl Derr Biggers, Charles S. Belden
Oscar Levant
Lucien N. Andriot
Alex Troffey
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
Charles S. Belden
Writer
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
Alex Troffey
Editor
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Chan at the Opera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan at the Opera about?
A dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him 13 years ago.
Who directed Charlie Chan at the Opera?
Charlie Chan at the Opera was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in Charlie Chan at the Opera?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan at the Opera includes Warner Oland, Boris Karloff, Keye Luke, William Demarest, Guy Usher.
When was Charlie Chan at the Opera released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan at the Opera was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Charlie Chan at the Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlie Chan at the Opera was composed by Oscar Levant.
Is Charlie Chan at the Opera based on a book or true story?
Charlie Chan at the Opera is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan at the Opera?
Charlie Chan at the Opera holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).