Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
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Synopsis
To solve the murder of a man shot in a locked room, Chan must wade through a Fun House, the writings of an unscrupulous author, and chess pieces.
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Top Cast
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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Joan Woodbury
Leah Manning
Mantan Moreland
Birmingham Brown, Taxi Driver
Benson Fong
Tommy Chan, #3 Son
Ian Keith
Dr. Paul Recknik
Sam Flint
Thomas P. Manning
Cy Kendall
George Webster Deacon
Weldon Heyburn
Detective Lt. Harvey Dennis
Anthony Warde
Catlen
John Davidson
Carl Karzoff / Kurt Karzoff
Dewey Robinson
Salos
I. Stanford Jolley
Gannet
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Manning
Jack Norton
Hotel Desk Clerk
Luke Chan
Wu Song
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 20, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers, George Callahan
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Earl Derr Biggers, George Callahan
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
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 The Chinese Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat about?
To solve the murder of a man shot in a locked room, Chan must wade through a Fun House, the writings of an unscrupulous author, and chess pieces.
Who directed Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat includes Sidney Toler, Joan Woodbury, Mantan Moreland, Benson Fong, Ian Keith.
When was Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Is Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat based on a book or true story?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).