The Trap
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Synopsis
When a troupe of showgirls with their impresario and press agent vacation at a Malibu Beach resort, two of them are garroted. Charlie takes on the case assisted by Number Two Son Jimmy and faithful chauffeur Birmingham Brown.
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Top Cast
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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Mantan Moreland
Birmingham Brown
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
Tanis Chandler
Adelaide Brandt
Larry J. Blake
Rick Daniels
Kirk Alyn
Sgt. Reynolds
Rita Quigley
Clementine
Anne Nagel
Marcia
Helen Gerald
Ruby
Howard Negley
Cole King, Impresario
Lois Austin
Mrs. Thorn
Barbara Jean Wong
San Toy
Minerva Urecal
Miss Weebles, the Housekeeper
Margaret Brayton
Madge Mudge
Bettie Best
Winifred
Jan Bryant
Lois
Walden Boyle
Dr. George Brandt (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Miriam Kissinger
- Original Title
- The Trap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Miriam Kissinger, Earl Derr Biggers
James S. Brown Jr.
William Austin
James S. Burkett
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Miriam Kissinger
Screenplay
James S. Burkett
Producer
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
William Austin
Editor
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 Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trap about?
When a troupe of showgirls with their impresario and press agent vacation at a Malibu Beach resort, two of them are garroted. Charlie takes on the case assisted by Number Two Son Jimmy and faithful chauffeur Birmingham Brown.
Who directed The Trap?
The Trap was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in The Trap?
The principal cast of The Trap includes Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Victor Sen Yung, Tanis Chandler, Larry J. Blake.
When was The Trap released and how long is it?
The Trap was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Is The Trap based on a book or true story?
The Trap is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trap?
The Trap holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).