The Chinese Parrot

The Chinese Parrot

«Mysterious, Baffling, Ominous, 'The Chinese Parrot'' held the secret of the priceless Phillmore pearls and the strange disappearance of a multimillionaire»

1927 · 70 min · ★ 10.0 · Mystery, Crime

The plot is motivated by a pearl necklace, which has caused the death and/or ruination of all its owners. The second screen appearance of detective Charlie Chan.

Directed by Paul Leni · Written by J. Grubb Alexander

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