Charlie Chan at the Opera
1936, English. Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
A fiendish killer lurks at the opera! Weird! Thrilling! The Master Minds of Crime Match Wits Against Each Other!
A dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him 13 years ago.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Charlie Chan at the Opera is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- H. Bruce HumberstoneDirector
- Warner OlandCharlie Chan
- Boris KarloffGravelle
- Keye LukeLee Chan
- William DemarestSergeant Kelly
- Guy UsherInspector Regan
- Margaret IrvingMme. Lilli Rochelle
- Gregory GayeEnrico Borelli
- Nedda HarriganMme. Lucretia Borelli
- Frank ConroyMr. Whitely
- Charlotte HenryMlle. Kitty
- Thomas BeckPhil Childers
- Maurice CassMr. Arnold
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles S. Belden
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What Charlie Chan at the Opera is based on
Charlie Chan at the Opera is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.
Fictional human
Charlie Chan
By Earl Derr Biggers
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Charlie Chan at the Opera: quick answers
What should I watch before Charlie Chan at the Opera?
Watch Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935), Charlie Chan's Secret (1936), Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936), and Charlie Chan at the Race Track (1936) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Charlie Chan at the Opera?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937), Charlie Chan on Broadway (1937), and Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo (1937).
Is Charlie Chan at the Opera worth watching?
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How long is Charlie Chan at the Opera?
Charlie Chan at the Opera runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Charlie Chan at the Opera have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Charlie Chan at the Opera. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Charlie Chan at the Opera parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Charlie Chan at the Opera is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan at the Opera on?
Charlie Chan at the Opera is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie Chan at the Opera?
If you liked Charlie Chan at the Opera, try The Glass Key, Time Without Pity, Maniac.
Who directed Charlie Chan at the Opera?
Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936) was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and stars Warner Oland, Boris Karloff, Keye Luke.
What is Charlie Chan at the Opera based on?
Charlie Chan at the Opera is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.