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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.4 / 100
1937·Crime / Mystery / Thriller·1h 8m

CHARLIE CHAN ON BROADWAY

Returning from European exile where she avoided testifying against her criminal associates, a former singer with a tell-all diary is murdered to insure her silence.

Above the Line
Eugene Forde·DirectorArt Arthur·StoryRobert Ellis·StoryHarry Jackson·Director of PhotographySamuel Kaylin·Original Music ComposerAlfred DeGaetano·Editor
Cast
Warner Oland·Charlie ChanKeye Luke·Lee ChanJoan Marsh·Joan Wendall, PhotographerJ. Edward Bromberg·Murdock, Editor New York BulletinDouglas Fowley·Johnny BurkeHarold Huber·Chief Inspector James Nelson NYPDDonald Woods·Speed Patten, Reporter New York BulletinLouise Henry·Billie BronsonJoan Woodbury·Marie Collins / Mrs. Thomas MitchellLeon Ames·Buzz Moran
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Eugene Forde·Director
Writing· 2
Art Arthur·StoryRobert Ellis·Story
Camera· 1
Harry Jackson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Alfred DeGaetano·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Samuel Kaylin·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Lewis H. Creber·Art Direction
Production· 1
John Stone·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
73.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
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 on Broadway's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#000000
#4080C0
Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic, Lively
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a dynamic, multi-panel composition with a dominant black diagonal section. In the upper right, a man's face with a yellow hue looks intently”

mysterycrimedrama
Key Elements
CameraGunShowgirl OutfitsFeathered Dress
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
8/10
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