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Charlie Chan in London

This movie set in London has some great actors including Alan Mowbray whom I had first seen in Abbott and Costello Meets The Killer Boris Karloff and I love the way he plays very posh characters. In this outing, Charlie had already brought a criminal to justice when he is asked to take on the murder case of Paul Grey by Paul's sister Pamela. One of my favorite characters was Bunny Fothergill. Charlie reenacts the crime with the help of E.E. Clive and Ray Milland and there was tense moments because Charlie had to find the real murderer within 65 hours or if not, Paul Grey would be executed. The solving of the murder by a person whom you would least expect added more mystery plus some persons that were at the country estate were not whom they say they were. This is definitely a must see!!!!

Early Warner Oland 'Chan'. Atmospheric and wonderfully ancient. Plenty of charm. Wonderful example of early film making. Check out Ray Milland with that full head of hair!! Taken on it's own, an early little gem.

This is really quite engaging. A man has been convicted of murder in England and has used up his appeals. In three days he will be executed because of the heinous nature of the crime. His sister believes her brother has been unjustly accused, but motive and opportunity speak loudly. Chan finds himself dealing with the upper crust, treated with disdain and indifference. One maid sees him as the angel of death. Chan, who would like to go back to Hawaii, his home, stays because he believe in the man's innocence. The big name actor who appears in this film is "Raymond" Milland. Charlie must wade through bigotry and resistance to accomplish what he can. The plot is interesting and the suspects present obstacles that are fun.

In London, a woman enlists the help of Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) to prove the innocence of her brother, who is scheduled to be executed in three days. Charlie races against the clock to figure out who the real murderer is and expose them. Of all the detective film series of the '30s & '40s, Charlie Chan is my favorite. I particularly enjoy the Warner Oland Chan films. He was perfect in the role. Some nice support here from Alan Mowbray, Mona Barrie, and a young Ray Milland. None of Charlie's sons appear in this one. Instead, comic relief comes from E.E. Clive as a silly detective who takes copious notes and constantly refers to Charlie as "Mr. Chang." Fun detective story featuring one of filmdom's greatest detectives. You can't go wrong with Charlie Chan!

"Charlie Chan in London" is the first Chan film I've seen and I'm very impressed. This movie should be studied in film classes because it's so nicely paced and well edited. There isn't one wasted scene or extraneous action - every step of the plot happens at just the right moment, making the film a very satisfying experience. Add Warner Oland's wonderful depiction of Chan (even so early in the series), an intriguing story, the fun of seeing a young Ray Milland, and the great architecture, clothing, and cars of the period, and you have one fine film. Enjoy!

Eugene J. Forde directs this Charlie Chan crime thriller. What seems to be too much evidence puts a young Englishman behind bars and with three days before being hanged, his sister and her fiancé convince the renown oriental detective Chan(Warner Oland)to find the real killer. Charlie works with a Scotland Yard counterpart Sgt. Thacker(E.E. Clive),who for some reason keeps referring to "Mr. Chang" throughout the movie. Kind hearted Chan overlooks this as real clues are mysterious and he himself is almost killed. Needless to say the weekend at a fabulous country estate is quite eventful. Supporting cast features: Drue Leyton, Ray Milland, Alan Mowbray, Mona Barrie, George Barraud and Douglas Walton.

"Contradiction please." Warner Oland is clearly at the top of his game here as he attempts to save an innocent man from the gallows with only hours to spare.Truly one of the better films in this series with the Swedish actor.He is surrounded by a unique cast of English characters.There are a couple of amusing moments with Chan climbing through a window and crawling from beneath a desk in what otherwise is a serious "whodunit." Really well done and a must for a Chan fan.