Charlie Chan Carries On
“Solve This Mystery”
Synopsis
Charlie steps in to solve the murder of a wealthy American found dead in a London hotel. Settings include London, Nice, San Remo, Honolulu and Hong Kong. Fast-paced with lots of wisecracking. The first film to star Warner Oland as Charlie Chan.
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Top Cast
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Warner Oland
Charlie Chan
John Garrick
Mark Kenaway
Marguerite Churchill
Pamela Potter
Warren Hymer
Max Minchin
George Brent
Capt. Ronald Keane
Marjorie White
Sadie
C. Henry Gordon
John Ross
William Holden
Patrick Tait
Peter Gawthorne
Inspector Duff
John T. Murray
Dr. Lofton
John Swor
Elmer Benbow
Goodee Montgomery
Mrs. Benbow
Jason Robards Sr.
Walter Honeywood
Lumsden Hare
Inspector Hayley
Zeffie Tilbury
Mrs. Luce
Betty Francisco
Sybil Conway
Harry Beresford
Kent
John Rogers
Martin
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton MacFadden
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers, Philip Klein, Barry Conners
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan Carries On
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton MacFadden
Earl Derr Biggers, Philip Klein, Barry Conners
George Schneiderman
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Sol M. Wurtzel
Producer
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Hamilton MacFadden
Director
Philip Klein
Writer
Barry Conners
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Chan Carries On
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan Carries On about?
Charlie steps in to solve the murder of a wealthy American found dead in a London hotel. Settings include London, Nice, San Remo, Honolulu and Hong Kong. Fast-paced with lots of wisecracking. The first film to star Warner Oland as Charlie Chan.
Who directed Charlie Chan Carries On?
Charlie Chan Carries On was directed by Hamilton MacFadden.
Who stars in Charlie Chan Carries On?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan Carries On includes Warner Oland, John Garrick, Marguerite Churchill, Warren Hymer, George Brent.
When was Charlie Chan Carries On released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan Carries On was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Is Charlie Chan Carries On based on a book or true story?
Charlie Chan Carries On is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan Carries On?
Charlie Chan Carries On holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).