Charlie Chan's Greatest Case
1933, English. Directed by Hamilton MacFadden.
When a good-for-nothing man named Dan is stabbed to death and his arm broken, Charlie Chan is on the case. His first clue comes from the victim's sister, who noticed a prowler wearing a glow-in-the-dark wristwatch.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Hamilton MacFaddenDirector
- Warner OlandCharlie Chan
- Heather AngelCarlotte Eagan
- Roger ImhofThe Beachcomber
- John WarburtonJohn Quincy Winterslip
- Walter ByronHenry Jennison
- Ivan F. SimpsonBrade
- Virginia CherrillBarbara Winterslip
- Francis FordCaptain Hallett
- Robert WarwickDan Winterslip
- Frank McGlynn Sr.Amos Winterslip
- Clara BlandickMinerva Winterslip
- Claude KingCapt. Arthur Cope
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marion Orth, Lester Cole
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Charlie Chan's Greatest Case: quick answers
What should I watch before Charlie Chan's Greatest Case?
Watch Charlie Chan Carries On (1931), The Black Camel (1931), and Charlie Chan's Chance (1932) first.
What comes after Charlie Chan's Greatest Case?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan's Courage (1934), Charlie Chan in London (1934), and Charlie Chan in Paris (1935).
Is Charlie Chan's Greatest Case worth watching?
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How long is Charlie Chan's Greatest Case?
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does Charlie Chan's Greatest Case have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan's Greatest Case on?
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 September 1933. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie Chan's Greatest Case?
If you liked Charlie Chan's Greatest Case, try Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage, Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket, The Assault.
Who directed Charlie Chan's Greatest Case?
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case (1933) was directed by Hamilton MacFadden and stars Warner Oland, Heather Angel, Roger Imhof.