The Chinese Parrot

The Chinese Parrot (Film), released 1927 — adapted from The Chinese parrot by Earl Derr Biggers.

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.

Starring Marian Nixon, Hobart Bosworth, Florence Turner, Sôjin Kamiyama, Slim Summerville.

Directed by Paul Leni.

The Chinese Parrot poster artwork

Adaptations