Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
1944, English. Directed by Phil Rosen.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler): watch order
Cast & crew
- Phil RosenDirector
- Sidney TolerCharlie Chan
- Joan WoodburyLeah Manning
- Mantan MorelandBirmingham Brown, Taxi Driver
- Benson FongTommy Chan, #3 Son
- Ian KeithDr. Paul Recknik
- Sam FlintThomas P. Manning
- Cy KendallGeorge Webster Deacon
- Weldon HeyburnDetective Lt. Harvey Dennis
- Anthony WardeCatlen
- John DavidsonCarl Karzoff / Kurt Karzoff
- Dewey RobinsonSalos
- I. Stanford JolleyGannet
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Callahan
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Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat: quick answers
What should I watch before Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
Watch Dead Men Tell (1941), Charlie Chan in Rio (1941), Castle in the Desert (1942), and Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
Next in the series: Black Magic (1944), The Jade Mask (1945), and The Scarlet Clue (1945).
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How long is Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat runs 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Does Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat have a post-credits scene?
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Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat on?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
If you liked Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat, try LaRoy, Texas, Another Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat?
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944) was directed by Phil Rosen and stars Sidney Toler, Joan Woodbury, Mantan Moreland.