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The Chinese Parrot

10.019271h 10mMovieMysteryCrime

The plot is motivated by a pearl necklace, which has caused the death and/or ruination of all its owners. The second screen appearance of detective Charlie Chan.

DirectorPaul Leni
WriterJ. Grubb Alexander

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Cast · Directed by Paul Leni

MNMarian Nixon
Marian Nixon
Sally Phillmore
HBHobart Bosworth
Hobart Bosworth
P.J. Madden
FTFlorence Turner
Florence Turner
Mrs. Phillmore
SKSôjin Kamiyama
Sôjin Kamiyama
Charlie Chan
SSSlim Summerville
Slim Summerville
Prospector
EBEdmund Burns
Edmund Burns
Robert Eden
AWAnna May Wong
Anna May Wong
Nautch Dancer
ACAlbert Conti
Albert Conti
Martin Thorne
FEFred Esmelton
Fred Esmelton
Alexander Eden
EKEdgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy
Maydorf
GKGeorge Kuwa
George Kuwa
Louis Wong
DMDan Mason
Dan Mason
Prospector

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The Chinese Parrot — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Chinese Parrot?

The Chinese Parrot isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is The Chinese Parrot on Netflix?

No, The Chinese Parrot is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for The Chinese Parrot?

The Chinese Parrot hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 11, 1927. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.