Charlie Chan in London

Charlie Chan in London

When all others failed, they turned to...

1934 · 79 min · ★ 6.9 · Crime, Mystery

Charlie Chan is sought out by Pamela Gray, a desperate young socialite whose brother Paul awaits execution for the murder of a weapons inventor. Pamela is convinced of his innocence.

Directed by Eugene Forde · Written by Philip MacDonald

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Charlie Chan's Courage
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