Charlie Chan's Secret
"San Francisco is the scene of Chan's newest and most baffling mystery!"
Originally released in 1936. Charlie Chan's Secret is a crime/mystery film. directed by Gordon Wiles. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Warner Oland, Rosina Lawrence, and Charles Quigley
Synopsis
Allen Colby, heir to a huge fortune, is presumed drowned after an ocean liner sinks off the coast of Honolulu. Mysteriously, Colby reappears at his mansion only to be murdered soon after. When his body is discovered during a seance, everyone in attendance becomes a suspect, and it's up to Chan to find the murderer before he or she strikes again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Warner Oland
as Charlie Chan
Rosina Lawrence
as Alice Lowell
Charles Quigley
as Dick Williams
Henrietta Crosman
as Mrs. Henrietta Lowell
Edward Trevor
as Fred Gage
Astrid Allwyn
as Janice Lowell Gage
Herbert Mundin
as Baxter
Egon Brecher
as Ulrich
Gloria Roy
as Madame Carlotta Bowen
Ivan Miller
as Morton of Homicide
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlie Chan's Secret about?
Allen Colby, heir to a huge fortune, is presumed drowned after an ocean liner sinks off the coast of Honolulu. Mysteriously, Colby reappears at his mansion only to be murdered soon after. When his ...
Who directed Charlie Chan's Secret?
Charlie Chan's Secret was directed by Gordon Wiles.
How long is Charlie Chan's Secret?
Charlie Chan's Secret has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Charlie Chan's Secret released?
Charlie Chan's Secret was released on January 10, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Charlie Chan's Secret?
The main cast of Charlie Chan's Secret includes Warner Oland, Rosina Lawrence, Charles Quigley, Henrietta Crosman, Edward Trevor.