Charlie Chan in Shanghai
“AND NOW YOU SEE HIM IN CHINA!”
Synopsis
When a prominent official is murdered at a banquet honoring Charle Chan, the detective and son Lee team up to expose an opium-smuggling ring.
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Top Cast
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Warner Oland
Charlie Chan
Keye Luke
Lee Chan
Jon Hall
Philip Nash
Irene Hervey
Diana Woodland
Russell Hicks
James Andrews
Frederick Vogeding
Ivan Marloff
Halliwell Hobbes
Colonel Watkins, police commissioner
Neil Fitzgerald
Dakin - Colonel Watkins' Aide
Max Wagner
Taxi Driver Henchman
Colin Kenny
Reporter
Torben Meyer
French Diplomat
Joan Woodbury
Dancer in Versailles Cafe (uncredited)
Harry Strang
Chauffeur
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Tinling
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerard Fairlie
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan in Shanghai
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Tinling
Gerard Fairlie, Earl Derr Biggers
Department Leadership Roster
James Tinling
Director
Gerard Fairlie
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 in Shanghai
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan in Shanghai about?
When a prominent official is murdered at a banquet honoring Charle Chan, the detective and son Lee team up to expose an opium-smuggling ring.
Who directed Charlie Chan in Shanghai?
Charlie Chan in Shanghai was directed by James Tinling.
Who stars in Charlie Chan in Shanghai?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan in Shanghai includes Warner Oland, Keye Luke, Jon Hall, Irene Hervey, Russell Hicks.
When was Charlie Chan in Shanghai released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan in Shanghai was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Is Charlie Chan in Shanghai based on a book or true story?
Charlie Chan in Shanghai is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan in Shanghai?
Charlie Chan in Shanghai holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).