Interesteg What makes it different from others?

Colibel Terrible acting, screenplay and direction.

Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Casey Duggan It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

gridoon2018 "Charlie Chan In London" is much too leisurely in its storytelling by today's standards, but it's well-plotted and well-directed. It's interesting, and rare, to see Chan working alone, with no sidekicks or family members, and also fun to spot a Ray Milland so young that he's almost unrecognizable! Warner Oland is assured as Chan, and Drue Leyton had the looks and acting chops for a longer screen career (only the actor playing the stable man overacts shamelessly). **1/2 out of 4.

Prichards12345 It's slightly curious that Charlie Chan isn't actually in London all that much - most of the film's duration he actually spends at a country house! Still, this is an excellent mystery, given a nice glossy look and A feature production values. The house itself is impressively huge.Chan, of course, has just 65 hours to save an innocent man from hanging, a plot that's been done to death in detective mysteries, though in 1934 it was still relatively fresh. Chan, (Warner Oland) goes about his business with politeness and humour - he even smiles and gives a little chuckle when the door is closed in his face! Yet in investigating the crime we see the resourceful sharp as a pin man he really is.Warner Oland is wonderful in this role. I think this was his fifth Chan film (sadly 3 of the earlier 4 are lost) and he is well settled and humongously likable. Chan has to endure some subtle racism from several of the upper class members of the household, and some slightly more overt stuff from a few of the lower classes as well! As ever Chan rises above it all. The movie also has an early film appearance from Ray Milland, and of course E.E. Clive as a Lestrade-type inspector (he's even more thick!) A very entertaining and enjoyable movie. Haven't seen these movies in over twenty years. Roll on my viewing of the next Chan!

Michael_Elliott Charlie Chan in London (1934) *** (out of 4) Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) is about to leave London and return home when Pamela Gray (Drue Leyton) asks him to take a look at a case involving her brother who is sitting on death row and about to be hung in three days. Chan agrees to take the case when he stumbles on a bit of evidence that puts his own life at risk.CHARLIE CHAN IN London is yet another winner in the series from Fox who were clearly treating this series with the highest bit of respects and especially in regards to writers. This film certainly isn't a masterpiece but there are enough interesting plot points to keep the viewer interested and there's no doubt that we're also given a great supporting cast of characters to help Oland along.The best thing in the film is its screenplay, which has a pretty interesting mystery that keeps you guessing throughout. As you'd expect, there are several suspects that end up popping up but the film manages to make you guess one person one second and then another the next. The mystery really plays itself out in a very good manor and manages to make for a fun ride. Another plus is that director Eugene Forde helps keep the film moving at a very fast pace without any slow spots or moments where you just slip off not caring about what's going on.The performances are another major plus with Oland perfect as usual in the role of Chan. Everything from his line delivery to the way he walks is just perfectly nailed and there's never a single second where you believe you're watching an actor in a role. The supporting cast is also very good with strong support from Leyton as well as Alan Mowbray, Douglas Walton and Ray Milland. E.E. Clive plays a dimwitted Detective and the comedy is a tad bit too forced.CHARLIE CHAN IN London is the second earliest surviving Oland-Chan film and there's no doubt that it's a winner. While not quite as good as THE BLACK CAMEL, there's no question that it contained one of the best screenplays.

sculptagain-1 I was quite surprised. Most of the Chan movies are filled with comedy relief stretched far beyond the need. The absence of "No. 1 Son" and Chan's chauffeur gave more weight to the mystery rather than appealing to the Hollywood audience at their local theatre. The continuity surprised me most of all at the beginning - filling the very first few minutes with enough introduction of the plot and characters that it all flowed onward easily. The writing and directing would have to take the credit for the primary outcome of this flick. The acting, second to that - yet very well done for the most part. As with all mysteries, there are always twists and turns to make the finale' the crust of the pie. As with this one. No one would have ever thought the murderer was actually Bmsiorl Dhg0owh.