Docks of New Orleans
1948 film by Derwin Abrahams
Docks of New Orleans is a 1948 American mystery film directed by Derwin Abrahams and starring Roland Winters, Virginia Dale and Mantan Moreland. It featured Winters in his second appearance as Charlie Chan, having replaced Sidney Toler in the role.
Plot
Plot follows very closely that of Mr. Wong, Detective.
Cast
Roland Winters as Charlie Chan
Virginia Dale as Rene Blanchette
Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown
John Gallaudet as Capt. Pete McNalley
Victor Sen Yung as Tommy Chan
Carol Forman as Nita Aguirre
Douglas Fowley as Grock
Harry Hayden as Oscar Swenstrom
Howard Negley as Andre Pereaux
Stanley Andrews as Theodore Von Scherbe
Emmett Vogan as Henri Castanaro
Boyd Irwin as Simon Lafontanne
Rory Mallinson as Thompson
George J. Lewis as Police Sgt. Dansiger
Ferris Taylor as Dr. Doobie
Haywood Jones as Mobile Jones
Dian Fauntelle as Mrs. Swenstrom
Eric Wilton as Watkins the Butler
Wally Walker as LaFontanne's Chauffeur
Larry Steers as Doctor
References
Bibliography
Drew, Bernard A. Motion Picture Series and Sequels: A Reference Guide. Routledge, 2013.
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