Charlie Chan at the Circus

Nan
1h 12m
1936
6.2 /10 (25)

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1936-03-27

Top Billed Cast

Warner Oland

Charlie Chan

Keye Luke

Lee Chan

John McGuire

Hal Blake

Shirley Deane

Louise Norman

Francis Ford

John Gaines

J. Carrol Naish

Tom Holt

Paul Stanton

Joe Kinney

Boothe Howard

Dan Farrell

Drue Leyton

Nellie Farrell

Wade Boteler

Lt. Macy

Shia Jung

Su Toy

George Brasno

Colonel Tim

Olive Brasno

Lady Tiny

Maxine Reiner

Marie Norman

Franklyn Farnum

Mike - Ticket Taker

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