Dead Men Tell
"Aboard a treasure ship Chan battles his most elusive adversary... the ghost of a pirate 100 years dead!"
Originally released in 1941. Dead Men Tell is a mystery/thriller film. directed by Harry Lachman. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, and Robert Weldon
Synopsis
When the elderly woman sponsoring a treasure hunt is murdered on board her docked ship, Charlie Chan must deal with a treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, a recalcitrant sea captain and several suspicious passengers - and a second murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (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
Robert Weldon
as Steve Daniels
Sheila Ryan
as Kate Ransome
Truman Bradley
as Capt. Kane of the Suva Star
Donald Douglas
as Jed Thomasson
Kay Aldridge
as (as Katharine Aldridge) Laura Parks aka Laura Thursday
Paul McGrath
as Charles Parks aka Charles Thursday
Lenita Lane
as Dr. Anne Bonney
Milton Parsons
as Gene LaFarge
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Men Tell about?
When the elderly woman sponsoring a treasure hunt is murdered on board her docked ship, Charlie Chan must deal with a treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, a ...
Who directed Dead Men Tell?
Dead Men Tell was directed by Harry Lachman.
How long is Dead Men Tell?
Dead Men Tell has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Dead Men Tell released?
Dead Men Tell was released on March 28, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Men Tell?
The main cast of Dead Men Tell includes Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Robert Weldon, Sheila Ryan, Truman Bradley.