6 Best Phyllis Brooks Movies

By Vlad Zakh · April 7, 2026

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Phyllis Brooks brought a glamorous, spirited presence to Hollywood film during the 1930s and ’40s, often playing charming socialites and reporters.

The Shanghai Gesture (1941) 01

The Shanghai Gesture (1941)

IMDb ★ 6.7

A young woman's visit to an exotic Shanghai casino uncovers a devastating family secret.

Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938) 02

Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938)

IMDb ★ 6.0

A detective investigates a murder aboard a ship bound for Honolulu with his large family in tow.

Up the River (1938) 03

Up the River (1938)

IMDb ★ 5.8

Two prison inmates scheme to help a fellow convict stay on the right path after his release.

Little Miss Broadway (1938) 04

Little Miss Broadway (1938)

IMDb ★ 5.9

An orphaned girl's talent and charm bring new life to a struggling theatrical hotel.

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) 05

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938)

IMDb ★ 6.4

A cheerful young girl's optimism transforms the lives of the relatives who reluctantly take her in.

In Old Chicago (1938) 06

In Old Chicago (1938)

IMDb ★ 6.9

Two rival brothers' ambitions collide against the backdrop of the legendary Great Chicago Fire.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

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