Charlie Chan at the Circus

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While visiting the circus with his family, Charlie is recruited by the big top's co-owner to investigate threatening letters that he's received.

Released: Mar 27, 1936

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Warner Oland

Charlie Chan

Keye Luke

Lee Chan

John McGuire

Hal Blake

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