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Charlie Chan in Shanghai

1935Movie1 h 11 minNR

CrimeMystery
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–52%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–52%

Summary

When a prominent official is murdered at a banquet honoring Charle Chan, the detective and son Lee team up to expose an opium-smuggling ring.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
James Tinling
Written by
Gerard Fairlie

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Facts

October 11, 1935 · 1 h 11 min · NR

Released
October 11, 1935
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Charlie Chan in Shanghai worth watching?"

Questions about Charlie Chan in Shanghai

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Charlie Chan in Shanghai worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Charlie Chan in Shanghai a sequel?

  1. Charlie Chan Carries On (1931)
  2. The Black Camel (1931)
  3. Charlie Chan's Chance (1932)
  4. Charlie Chan's Greatest Case (1933)
  5. Charlie Chan's Courage (1934)
  6. Charlie Chan in London (1934)
  7. Charlie Chan in Paris (1935)
  8. Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935)
  9. Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935)
  10. Charlie Chan's Secret (1936)
  11. Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936)
  12. Charlie Chan at the Race Track (1936)
  13. Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936)
  14. Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937)
  15. Charlie Chan on Broadway (1937)
  16. Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo (1937)

Yes: it's movie 9 of 16 in its series, after Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935) and before Charlie Chan's Secret (1936).

Is Charlie Chan in Shanghai okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Charlie Chan in Shanghai?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.