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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Benson Fong
Tommy Chan
Mantan Moreland
Birmingham Brown, Chauffeur
Robert Homans
Capt. Flynn
I. Stanford Jolley
Rolf Brot, alias Ralph Brett
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Marsh
Jack Norton
Willie Rand
Janet Shaw
Gloria Bayne
Ben Carter
Ben Carter
Victoria Faust
Hulda Swenson / Janet Carter
Helen Deverell
Diane Hall
Leonard Mudie
Horace Karloss
Reid Kilpatrick
Mr. Chester, program announcer
Emmett Vogan
Mr. Hamilton
Crane Whitley
Henchman Cooper
Kernan Cripps
Detective (uncredited)
Charles Jordan
Nelson (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Police Radio Expert (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 11, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- George Callahan, Earl Derr Biggers
- Original Title
- The Scarlet Clue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
George Callahan, Earl Derr Biggers
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
George Callahan
Writer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scarlet Clue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scarlet Clue about?
Chinese sleuth Charlie Chan discovers a scheme for the theft of government radar plans while investigating several murders.
Who directed The Scarlet Clue?
The Scarlet Clue was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in The Scarlet Clue?
The principal cast of The Scarlet Clue includes Sidney Toler, Benson Fong, Mantan Moreland, Robert Homans, I. Stanford Jolley.
When was The Scarlet Clue released and how long is it?
The Scarlet Clue was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is The Scarlet Clue based on a book or true story?
The Scarlet Clue is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scarlet Clue?
The Scarlet Clue holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).