Charlie Chan's Greatest Case
Synopsis
When a good-for-nothing man named Dan is stabbed to death and his arm broken, Charlie Chan is on the case. His first clue comes from the victim's sister, who noticed a prowler wearing a glow-in-the-dark wristwatch.
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Warner Oland
Charlie Chan
Heather Angel
Carlotte Eagan
Roger Imhof
The Beachcomber
John Warburton
John Quincy Winterslip
Walter Byron
Henry Jennison
Ivan F. Simpson
Brade
Virginia Cherrill
Barbara Winterslip
Francis Ford
Captain Hallett
Robert Warwick
Dan Winterslip
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Amos Winterslip
Clara Blandick
Minerva Winterslip
Claude King
Capt. Arthur Cope
William Stack
James Eagan
Gloria Roy
Arlene Compton
Cornelius Keefe
Steve Letherbee
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton MacFadden
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers, Lester Cole, Marion Orth
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan's Greatest Case
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton MacFadden
Earl Derr Biggers, Lester Cole, Marion Orth
Department Leadership Roster
Hamilton MacFadden
Director
Lester Cole
Writer
Marion Orth
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Chan's Greatest Case
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What is Charlie Chan's Greatest Case about?
When a good-for-nothing man named Dan is stabbed to death and his arm broken, Charlie Chan is on the case. His first clue comes from the victim's sister, who noticed a prowler wearing a glow-in-the-dark wristwatch.
Who directed Charlie Chan's Greatest Case?
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case was directed by Hamilton MacFadden.
Who stars in Charlie Chan's Greatest Case?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan's Greatest Case includes Warner Oland, Heather Angel, Roger Imhof, John Warburton, Walter Byron.
When was Charlie Chan's Greatest Case released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Charlie Chan's Greatest Case based on a book or true story?
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Earl Derr Biggers".