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Charlie Chan in London poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.9 / 100
1934·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 19m

CHARLIE CHAN IN LONDON

“When all others failed, they turned to...”

Charlie Chan is sought out by Pamela Gray, a desperate young socialite whose brother Paul awaits execution for the murder of a weapons inventor. Pamela is convinced of his innocence.

Above the Line
Eugene Forde·DirectorPhilip MacDonald·ScreenplayEarl Derr Biggers·CharactersL. William O'Connell·Director of PhotographySamuel Kaylin·Music Director
Cast
Warner Oland·Charlie ChanDrue Leyton·Pamela GrayRay Milland·Neil HowardMona Barrie·Lady Mary BristolDouglas Walton·Hugh GrayAlan Mowbray·Geoffrey RichmondGeorge Barraud·Major JardinePaul England·Bunny FothergillMadge Bellamy·Becky FothergillWalter Johnson·Jerry Garton
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Eugene Forde·Director
Writing· 2
Philip MacDonald·ScreenplayEarl Derr Biggers·Characters
Camera· 1
L. William O'Connell·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 2
Samuel Kaylin·Music DirectorE. Clayton Ward·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Royer·Costume DesignDuncan Cramer·Settings
Production· 1
John Stone·Producer
By the Numbers
73.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Charlie Chan in London's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Painted

“A painted movie poster features a man with a mustache and dark hair, wearing a dark suit and bow tie, looking directly forward with a serious expression. His fa”

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Key Elements
Man's FaceMan's SuitMan's HandCurved BladeForearmRed Surface
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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