The Trap (1946 film)
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Charlie Chan In the Trap is a 1946 crime film
directed by Howard Bretherton
. The main premise is two members of a show troupe are murdered, and Charlie Chan
is called in to solve the case.
This was Sidney Toler
's final film and his final one as Charlie Chan. Striken with cancer during his last few films, he was so physically weak during filming that he could hardly walk or say his lines coherently.
Crime film
Crime films are films which focus on the lives of criminals. The stylistic approach to a crime film varies from realistic portrayals of real-life criminal figures, to the far-fetched evil doings of imaginary arch-villains. Criminal acts are almost always glorified in these movies.- Plays and films...
directed by Howard Bretherton
Howard Bretherton
Howard Bretherton was an American film director, film editor, and the father of film editor David Bretherton. He began his career as a propman and then became a film editor during the early 1920s for MGM...
. The main premise is two members of a show troupe are murdered, and Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan is a fictional Chinese-American detective created by Earl Derr Biggers in 1919. Loosely based on Honolulu detective Chang Apana, Biggers conceived of the benevolent and heroic Chan as an alternative to Yellow Peril stereotypes, such as villains like Fu Manchu...
is called in to solve the case.
This was Sidney Toler
Sidney Toler
Sidney Hooper Toler was an American actor, playwright, and theatre director. Of primarily Scottish ancestry, he was the second non-Asian actor to play the role of Charlie Chan.-Early life and career:...
's final film and his final one as Charlie Chan. Striken with cancer during his last few films, he was so physically weak during filming that he could hardly walk or say his lines coherently.
Cast
- Sidney TolerSidney TolerSidney Hooper Toler was an American actor, playwright, and theatre director. Of primarily Scottish ancestry, he was the second non-Asian actor to play the role of Charlie Chan.-Early life and career:...
as Charlie Chan - Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungVictor Sen Yung was an American character actor. He was given billing under a variety of names, including Sen Yung, Sen Young, Victor Sen Young, and Victor Young.- Career :...
as Jimmy Chan (as Sen Yung) - Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandMantan Moreland was an American actor and comedian most popular in the 1930s and 1940s.-Career:Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Moreland began acting by the time he was an adolescent, reportedly running away to join the circus...
as Birmingham Brown - Tanis Chandler as Adelaide Brandt
- Larry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeLarry J. Blake was an American actor from Brooklyn, New York City. In 1947 he starred in the film Backlash.Blake was also among the stars of 1953-1954 ABC situation comedy, The Pride of the Family, appearing in the role of Frank. Fay Wray played Catherine Morrison, and Paul Hartman played her...
as Rick Daniels (as Larry Blake) - Kirk AlynKirk Alyn-External links:...
as Sgt. Reynolds - Rita Quigley as Clementine
- Anne NagelAnne NagelAnne Nagel was an American actress. She played in adventures, mysteries, and comedies for twenty-five years. She also appeared in television series in the 1950s.-Career:...
as Marcia - Helen Gerald as Ruby
- Howard Negley as Cole King, Impresario
- Lois AustinLois AustinLois Austin was an American actress, who had a number of film and television roles to her credit, including The Amos 'n Andy Show as "Harriett Harrington". She was also documented in the series You Are There in 1955.-External links:*...
as Mrs. Thorn - Barbara Jean WongBarbara Jean WongBarbara Jean Wong was an American actress and primarily a radio actress.She was a fourth generation Chinese-American born in Los Angeles, California, to produce market owners Thomas and Maye Wong...
as San Toy - Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalMinerva Urecal was an American actressBorn as Minerva Holzer, Urecal was originally a radio and stage performer. She made her film debut in 1933...
as Miss Weebles, the Housekeeper - Margaret Brayton as Madge Mudge
- Bettie Best as Winifred
- Jan Bryant as Lois
- Walden Boyle as Doc Brandt