City in Darkness

PARIS! BLACKOUT!...but there's no blackout for crime...and the great detective is commandeered!

6.519391h 15m

Released

Crime

Thriller

Mystery

Overview

Chan, in Paris for a reunion with friends from World War I, becomes involved in investigating the murder of a munitions manufacturer who was supplying arms to the enemy, even as the rising clouds of World War II force the city into nightly blackout status..

StatusReleased

Release Date1939-11-15

Runtime1h 15m

LanguagesEnglishItaliano

CountriesUnited States of America

Keywords

Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection

22 Films

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A collection of the Charlie Chan films starring Sydney Toler from 1944 to 1946. Toler took over the role of the brilliant Honolulu detective after the passing of Warner Oland, bringing his own unique charm and dry wit to the character. His portrayal solidified Charlie Chan's place as one of cinema's most iconic detectives. Sydney Toler's take on Charlie Chan was marked by his sharp intellect, calm demeanor, and clever humor. Toler's ability to deliver insightful one-liners while unraveling complex mysteries made him a fan favorite.

Cast & Crew

Sidney Toler

as Charlie Chan

Harold Huber

as Police Inspector Marcel Spivak

Pedro de Cordoba

as Antoine

Lynn Bari

as Marie Dubon

Richard Clarke

as Tony Madero

Dorothy Tree

as Charlotte Ronnell

Noel Madison

as Belescu

Leo G. Carroll

as Louis Santelle

C. Henry Gordon

as Prefect of Police J. Romaine

Louis Mercier

as Gentleman Max

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Nov 30, 2024

7/10

With war in Europe looming large, "Charlie" (Sidney Toler) is in Paris to celebrate with some of his colleagues from the previous conflagration when he finds himself embroiled in the mysterious killing of "Petroff" (Douglass Dumbrille). There are few clues, but those that there are seem to centre around the young "Marie" (Lynn Bari) who is constant…

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