Castle in the Desert
Originally released in 1942. Castle in the Desert is a crime/mystery film. directed by Harry Lachman. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, and Lenita Lane
Synopsis
Charlie Chan, with son Jimmy on a week's pass from the Army, takes up a request for help at a castle-home, miles from anywhere in the American desert south-west and inhabited by an eccentric, reclusive historian and his wife, a descendant of Lucrezia Borgia. Once there, he finds the request's legitimacy denied by all who are present, but still necessary as one houseguest has already been murdered, the other guests are at each other's throat, and the Borgia-related chatelain is suspected...
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1942
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sidney Toler
as Charlie Chan
Victor Sen Yung
as Jimmy Chan
Lenita Lane
as Lucy Borgia Manderley
Douglass Dumbrille
as Paul Manderley
Steven Geray
as Dr. Retling
Edmund MacDonald
as Walter Hartford
Arleen Whelan
as Brenda Hartford
Ethel Griffies
as Mme. Saturnia, aka Lizzie
Henry Daniell
as Watson King
Richard Derr
as Carl Detheridge
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle in the Desert about?
Charlie Chan, with son Jimmy on a week's pass from the Army, takes up a request for help at a castle-home, miles from anywhere in the American desert south-west and inhabited by an eccentric, reclu...
Who directed Castle in the Desert?
Castle in the Desert was directed by Harry Lachman.
How long is Castle in the Desert?
Castle in the Desert has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Castle in the Desert released?
Castle in the Desert was released on February 2, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Castle in the Desert?
The main cast of Castle in the Desert includes Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Lenita Lane, Douglass Dumbrille, Steven Geray.