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Charlie Chan at the Circus
Charlie Chan at the Circus

Charlie Chan at the Circus

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While visiting the circus with his family, Charlie is recruited by the big top's co-owner to investigate threatening letters that he's received.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

72 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

27 March 1936

Country

United States of America

Cast

Warner Oland

Warner Oland

Charlie Chan

Keye Luke

Keye Luke

Lee Chan

John McGuire

John McGuire

Hal Blake

Shirley Deane

Shirley Deane

Louise Norman

Francis Ford

Francis Ford

John Gaines

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Tom Holt

Paul Stanton

Paul Stanton

Joe Kinney

Boothe Howard

Boothe Howard

Dan Farrell

Drue Leyton

Drue Leyton

Nellie Farrell

Wade Boteler

Wade Boteler

Lt. Macy

Shia Jung

Shia Jung

Su Toy

George Brasno

George Brasno

Colonel Tim

Olive Brasno

Olive Brasno

Lady Tiny

Maxine Reiner

Maxine Reiner

Marie Norman

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

Mike - Ticket Taker

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