Charlie Chan in Paris

1935
Approved
1 Std. 12 Min.

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John Miljan and Warner Oland in Charlie Chan in Paris (1935)

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuHired to investigate forged bonds, Charlie is thwarted by the murder of his undercover agent, but the arrival of son Lee helps him uncover the true culprits.Hired to investigate forged bonds, Charlie is thwarted by the murder of his undercover agent, but the arrival of son Lee helps him uncover the true culprits.Hired to investigate forged bonds, Charlie is thwarted by the murder of his undercover agent, but the arrival of son Lee helps him uncover the true culprits.

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7,1/10

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Wissenswertes
This film was thought to have been lost for many years until a print was discovered in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. After a number of showings in various revival cinemas throughout the USA, it was first telecast in the New York City area Saturday 12 August 1978 on WNET (Channel 13);

Patzer
When the camera shows a POV shot of the beggar on the roof try to hit Charlie with a large stone block, Charlie is seen drawing out his pistol. In the next sidewalk shot of Charlie, he has not yet put his hand into his pocket.

Zitate
Charlie Chan: Perfect case, like perfect doughnut, has hole.
Inspector Renard: Ha, I see. Same old pessimist, aren't you?
Charlie Chan: Optimist only sees doughnut. Pessimist sees hole.

Verbindungen
Followed by Charlie Chan in Ägypten (1935)

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7/10

what was lost has been found

From 1935, "Charlie Chan in Paris" was considered one of the lost of the series, but a print was found.

Years and years ago, when I first discovered the Chan films, the TV station I watched at the time showed Sidney Toler films. I like Toler in the role -- he had a world-weary way of saying his lines, his Chan was deliberate, and his kids drove him nuts. Oland brings different qualities to the role, and he's a delight - very upbeat, more active, and in this one anyway, Lee Chan (Keye Luke) was a welcome addition to him, not a bother. He really radiates a special warmth.

Part of the energy difference is due to age -- Oland was about 12 years younger than Toler when he began the series.

In this story, Chan goes on vacation to Paris, but it's just a cover. He's there to investigate a forgery that seems to emanate from one particular bank that is selling bonds. He has someone there, Nardi, working undercover, but she is murdered shortly after the film starts.

Good film, and somehow, even working in a studio, the film manages to create a dark and mysterious atmosphere.

Enjoyable. I know they are not politically correct, but I do love the Charlie Chan films.