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Charlie Chan in Paris

  • 1935
  • Approved
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.8K
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John Miljan and Warner Oland in Charlie Chan in Paris (1935)
Mystery

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.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.

  • Directors
    • Lewis Seiler
    • Hamilton MacFadden
  • Writers
    • Edward T. Lowe Jr.
    • Stuart Anthony
    • Philip MacDonald
  • Stars
    • Warner Oland
    • Mary Brian
    • Thomas Beck
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    1.8K
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    • Directors
      • Lewis Seiler
      • Hamilton MacFadden
    • Writers
      • Edward T. Lowe Jr.
      • Stuart Anthony
      • Philip MacDonald
    • Stars
      • Warner Oland
      • Mary Brian
      • Thomas Beck
    • 37User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Warner Oland
    Warner Oland
    • Charlie Chan
    Mary Brian
    Mary Brian
    • Yvette Lamartine
    Thomas Beck
    Thomas Beck
    • Victor Descartes
    Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes
    • Max Corday
    John Miljan
    John Miljan
    • Albert Dufresne
    Murray Kinnell
    Murray Kinnell
    • Henri Latouche
    Minor Watson
    Minor Watson
    • Renard
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Concierge
    Keye Luke
    Keye Luke
    • Lee Chan
    Henry Kolker
    Henry Kolker
    • M. Lamartine
    Dorothy Appleby
    Dorothy Appleby
    • Nardi
    Ruth Peterson
    Ruth Peterson
    • Renee Jacquard
    Perry Ivins
    • Bedell
    • (as Perry Ivans)
    Lynn Bari
    Lynn Bari
    • Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Tex Brodus
    • Bank Worker
    • (uncredited)
    James Carlisle
    • Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Cording
    Harry Cording
    • Gendarme Arresting Yvette
    • (uncredited)
    Gino Corrado
    Gino Corrado
    • Pierre
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Lewis Seiler
      • Hamilton MacFadden
    • Writers
      • Edward T. Lowe Jr.
      • Stuart Anthony
      • Philip MacDonald
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    7bkoganbing

    A Tale Of Two Cities

    In one of the few times that another Charlie Chan film made reference to its immediate predecessor, Charlie Chan In Paris notes that Warner Oland is in Paris having picked up a client in London. Fans of the series will remember that Oland was in London solving the murder in a stable on an estate, a fact also specifically mentioned.

    The clients who hired Oland are some bondholders who have bought what looks forged bonds from a respected Paris bank. These bonds have flooded the European market and threaten to bring financial panic on the alleged issuing bank run by Henry Kolker.

    I have to say that the conspirators really had a clever scheme of forgery and a pretty good method of committing murder to protect the enterprise. Two murders are committed, one of them of John Miljan who has played a slew despicable villains on screen. In fact Miljan is branching out into a racket all his own when he's killed. That other racket though manages to cast suspicion on a false perpetrator.

    Charlie Chan In Paris is one of the cleverest films in the Chan series and fans of Charlie should not miss this one.
    10lousvr

    Charm and Warner Oland

    As in, 'Charlie Chan in Egypt', this little gem reeks with early film atmosphere and sustains itself with the wonderful portrayal by Warner Oland. Warner Oland has more stage presence than a dozen actors of today. It's really a shame, for if one generation could really bridge another generation and look at the whole, they might see what a let down the films of today really are.
    7Jim Tritten

    Who killed Nardi?

    Excellent mystery with Warner Oland on trail of bond forgers who would undermine the Banque Lamartine. Aided by Lee Chan (Key Luke), Chan methodically unravels fraud and murder and ducks an attempt on his life. As with other entries in this series, the viewer cannot figure out the solution because key evidence is only revealed at the end. Chan knows more than the police and the viewer. If you know this and just sit back and enjoy, you will have a pleasant time. Of note is a dance apache done by Nardi at the Cafe du Singe Blue -- apache signifying a member of the Paris underground and not an American Indian tribe. Racial slurs grate us today but reflect the times. Lots of clues but as Chan says, "must turn up many stones to get to hiding place of snake." Recommended.
    Michael_Elliott

    Paris and London

    Charlie Chan in Paris (1935)

    *** (out of 4)

    Another good entry in the Fox series has Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) working in Paris trying to crack some fraudulent bonds. He receives a warning to leave town but of course he doesn't but the stakes rise when his undercover assistant is murdered.

    Up to this point in the series, CHARLIE CHAN IN Paris was without question the best. This is due in large part to the fine performances, a great little mystery and one of the most memorable murder sequences from this period of films. It's clear that the series kept making money for Fox or else they wouldn't have kept making them but it also shows that the studio was willing to treat the series with respect and that includes coming up with a very good screenplay.

    The story itself is one that works extremely well because all of the twists and turns are nicely done and help build up a very good mystery. The movie will certainly keep the viewer off guard as we get several suspects but the mystery of the killer is never given away early in the film, which just helps keep you more involved with the plot. Another major plus is that we're given one of the more effective murder scenes from any film around this time. We get a terrific shot of the murderer getting ready to throw a knife into the victim and then we get a terrific shot of the victim screaming as she knows what is about to happen. This sequence is extremely well-shot and highly effective.

    Of course, the performances are another major plus with Oland once again doing a terrific job in the lead. He certainly had everything from the walk to the talk down cold and there's no doubt that he could have done this film in his sleep. He manages to bring the character to life and his line delivery, especially on the comedy, is remarkable. The strong supporting cast includes nice work from the likes of Mary Brian, Erik Rhodes, John Wualen and of course Keye Luke who makes his appearance as the #1 son. CHARLIE CHAN IN Paris really succeeds on all levels making it one of the more memorable films of the series.
    7gftbiloxi

    Formerly Considered Lost, Paris is a Solid Series Entry

    20th Century Fox recognized a money-spinner when it saw one. Between 1931 and 1942 the studio produced no fewer than 27 Charlie Chan films, first starring Warner Oland and later Sidney Toler. Unfortunately, of the sixteen films starring Warner Oland, four have been "lost." For a great many years, however, the number of "lost" films stood at five--until a single print of the 1935 CHARLIE CHAN IN Paris was located.

    Like the earlier CHARLIE CHAN IN London, this film shows the series in full stride, a neat mixture of comedy and mystery bolstered by a solid cast. It is particularly notable as the first film in the series to introduce Chan's son Lee, memorably played by Asian-American actor Keye Luke, who would continue the role through several films. This episode finds Chan in, of course, Paris--pretending to be on vacation while in fact investigating counterfeit bank bonds in a mystery that leads Chan to the infamous sewers of the city.

    Chan films, particularly those starring Oland, often use the device of allowing other characters to show vulgar racism toward Chan--and Chan often encourages such dismissiveness to his own ends; underestimation of Chan's talents often delivers the killer into the detective's hand. At times, however, the device has an unfortunate tone, and that occurs here, particularly in an early scene which presents Chan speaking in pidgin and then joining others in their laughter at the "joke." This sort of patronization would be soon dropped from the series, but it is significantly offensive when it occurs.

    That aside, however, CHARLIE CHAN IN Paris is quite a good entry in the series, which features dancing spies, stolen love letters, and shots in the dark. The cinematography is typically static and the acting is a bit broad, as is typically of many mid-1930s films, but it's quite a bit of fun.

    Gary F. Taylor, aka GFT, Amazon Reviewer

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    • Trivia
      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);
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      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.

    • Connections
      Followed by Charlie Chan en Égypte (1935)

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 1935 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vampir Pariza
    • Production company
      • Fox Film Corporation
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      • $110,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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