Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat

Name: Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1944
Rating: 63.5
Cast: Sidney Toler, Joan Woodbury, Mantan Moreland, Benson Fong, Ian Keith

1944·Movie

1h 6min

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63/100

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6.3

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MUST CONFESS. HONORABLE SON...This Is My Most Baffling Case!

To solve the murder of a man shot in a locked room, Chan must wade through a Fun House, the writings of an unscrupulous author, and chess pieces.

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Genres: Film Noir Detective Film
Mood: AtmosphericThought-ProvokingSuspensefulIntriguingClever
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
Moral AmbiguityIdentity CrisisJustice Vs. RevengeUncovering The Truth
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Uncovering SecretsAuthor's Dark PastUnreliable WitnessesLocked Room MysteryUnexpected TwistsFun House SettingChess-Themed Clues
Pacing: Unpredictable TwistsSteady
Narrative: FlashbacksRed Herring
Dialog: Witty BanterInvestigative Questions
Character Types: Unreliable NarratorDetectiveSuspects
Time: 1940s
Place: Author's MansionFun House
Cinematic Style: Low-Key LightingShadow PlayNoir Aesthetics
Costume and Set: Fun House PropsPeriod Attire

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Crew

Directed by:

Phil Rosen

Cast

Sidney Toler

Charlie Chan

Joan Woodbury

Leah Manning

Mantan Moreland

Birmingham Brown, Taxi Driver

Benson Fong

Tommy Chan, #3 Son

Ian Keith

Dr. Paul Recknik

Sam Flint

Thomas P. Manning

Cy Kendall

George Webster Deacon

Weldon Heyburn

Detective Lt. Harvey Dennis

Anthony Warde

Catlen

John Davidson

Carl Karzoff / Kurt Karzoff

Dewey Robinson

Salos

I. Stanford Jolley

Gannet

Betty Blythe

Mrs. Manning

Jack Norton

Hotel Desk Clerk

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