Sunday, December 19, 2010

Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936)


Directed by Harry Lachman
My rating: 2 stars out of 4
IMDb
(20th Century Fox)

Circus backdrop adds spice to the usual Chan mystery. A man in an ape suit has an important role, but in a neat twist it really is a man in an ape suit, which Charlie is able to deduce. You've got Colonel Tim, a midget who at one point is disguised as a baby in a stroller, cigar and all, and his wife Lady Tiny. When the killer's identity is revealed I have to admit I had no idea who the character was, his role had been so minor up to that point, but it was late and you really have to pay attention in Chan movies.

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