The Chinese Parrot
“«Mysterious, Baffling, Ominous, 'The Chinese Parrot'' held the secret of the priceless Phillmore pearls and the strange disappearance of a multimillionaire»”
Synopsis
The plot is motivated by a pearl necklace, which has caused the death and/or ruination of all its owners. The second screen appearance of detective Charlie Chan.
Top Cast
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Marian Nixon
Sally Phillmore
Hobart Bosworth
P.J. Madden
Florence Turner
Mrs. Phillmore
Sôjin Kamiyama
Charlie Chan
Slim Summerville
Prospector
Edmund Burns
Robert Eden
Anna May Wong
Nautch Dancer
Albert Conti
Martin Thorne
Fred Esmelton
Alexander Eden
Edgar Kennedy
Maydorf
George Kuwa
Louis Wong
Dan Mason
Prospector
Etta Lee
Girl in Gambling Den
Jack Trent
Jordan
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Leni
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers, J. Grubb Alexander
- Original Title
- The Chinese Parrot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Leni
Earl Derr Biggers, J. Grubb Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Leni
Director
J. Grubb Alexander
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chinese Parrot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chinese Parrot about?
The plot is motivated by a pearl necklace, which has caused the death and/or ruination of all its owners. The second screen appearance of detective Charlie Chan.
Who directed The Chinese Parrot?
The Chinese Parrot was directed by Paul Leni.
Who stars in The Chinese Parrot?
The principal cast of The Chinese Parrot includes Marian Nixon, Hobart Bosworth, Florence Turner, Sôjin Kamiyama, Slim Summerville.
When was The Chinese Parrot released and how long is it?
The Chinese Parrot was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Chinese Parrot based on a book or true story?
The Chinese Parrot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Earl Derr Biggers".