43 Charlie Chan Mystery Films
43 titles
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Charlie Chan at the OperaMovie · 1936 · 68m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerA mysterious amnesiac, recently released from an asylum, discovers refuge in the world of opera. But thirteen years ago, this person was nearly killed by a shadowy group, and now unsettling rumors spread among the opera's audience and performers. As each performance begins, tensions rise and suspicions grow, making it unclear who can be trusted in this suspenseful story.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 2
Castle in the DesertMovie · 1942 · 62mDetective Charlie Chan, joined by his son Jimmy on leave from the Army, accepts a request for assistance at a remote castle in the American Southwest. The castle is home to an odd historian, his wife—a descendant of Lucrezia Borgia—and several guests. Chan discovers that the request is met with resistance, but is undeniably needed. A murder has already occurred, tensions are high among the remaining guests, and the Borgia-line descendant is the prime suspect.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 3
The Chinese RingMovie · 1947 · 68mShortly after traveling to the United States to purchase aircraft for her country, a Chinese princess is fatally wounded by a poisoned dart fired from an air rifle.IMDb 5.8TMDB 4.9 - 4
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon QueenMovie · 1981 · 97mRetired detective Charlie Chan is brought back to help a San Francisco police detective investigate a puzzling string of murders. Joined by his clumsy grandson, Chan finds himself facing the Dragon Queen, a familiar adversary who is the leading suspect in the case.IMDb 4.1TMDB 5.2 - 5
Charlie Chan's SecretMovie · 1936 · 72mAllen Colby, who inherited a vast fortune, is believed to have drowned when a ship sinks near Honolulu. He unexpectedly returns to his mansion, only to be murdered shortly after. When his body is found during a seance, everyone present becomes a potential killer. Detective Chan must identify the murderer before they commit another crime.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 6
The Golden EyeMovie · 1948 · 69mA struggling gold mine in Arizona unexpectedly becomes incredibly profitable. But the owner, worried about this sudden change, tells Charlie he believes he's being targeted for murder. Charlie and his team pose as tourists at a nearby ranch to investigate, and they uncover evidence suggesting the mine is secretly used for criminal activities, confirming the owner’s fears.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4 - 7
The Black CamelMovie · 1931 · 71m · Crime, MysteryShelah Fane, a famous movie star, has her life complicated in beautiful Honolulu. She's romantically involved with Alan Jaynes, a wealthy businessman, but seeks guidance from the mysterious psychic Tarneverro before making a commitment. At the same time, Honolulu Police Inspector Charlie Chan is revisiting an old, unsolved murder – the death of a Hollywood actor from three years ago. These separate stories begin to connect, revealing a compelling story about love, fate, and the line between what's real and what's not.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1 - 8
Charlie Chan on BroadwayMovie · 1937 · 68mA former singer, who had been living in Europe to avoid testifying about her criminal connections, is found murdered. The motive: to ensure she would remain silent.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 9
Charlie Chan at Monte CarloMovie · 1937 · 71mWhile attending an art exhibition in Monaco, Charlie and Lee find themselves embroiled in a dangerous conflict between powerful financiers. The situation quickly spirals into a complex plot involving blackmail and murder connected to a family named Chan.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 10
Charlie Chan's Murder CruiseMovie · 1940 · 77mWhile traveling on a cruise ship from Honolulu to San Francisco, the renowned Chinese detective investigates the murder of a friend from Scotland Yard, only to find himself embroiled in four additional murders.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 11
Charlie Chan at the Wax MuseumMovie · 1940 · 63mA doctor with unsettling methods runs a wax museum filled with figures of notorious criminals like Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. He also practices plastic surgery. Unbeknownst to him, a powerful evil entity finds sanctuary within the museum's walls.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.7 - 12
Charlie Chan in PanamaMovie · 1940 · 66mTo stop a dangerous plot, Charlie poses as a U.S. government worker. The scheme aims to destroy a section of the Panama Canal, endangering a Navy fleet en route to the Pacific following Atlantic exercises.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 13
Murder Over New YorkMovie · 1940 · 65mWhen Charlie’s friend from Scotland Yard is murdered at a police convention in New York, Chan takes over the investigation.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.1 - 14
Charlie Chan at the OlympicsMovie · 1937 · 71mCharlie Chan investigates a murder amidst the excitement of the Berlin Olympics. International spies are exploiting the games as a cover for a series of killings. This tense mystery follows Chan as he unravels the truth.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 15
Charlie Chan in RioMovie · 1941 · 60mIn Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Chan is in town to arrest a nightclub singer suspected of murder in Hawaii. However, he becomes drawn into helping the Rio police investigate the singer's own murder.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.2 - 16
Charlie Chan in the Secret ServiceMovie · 1944 · 63mCharlie Chan, a US government agent based in Washington DC, is tasked with investigating the murder of a brilliant inventor who created a very advanced torpedo. He's assisted in his investigation by his eager but somewhat slow-witted son, Tommy, and his daughter, Iris.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 17
Dead Men TellMovie · 1941 · 61mWhen the wealthy elderly woman hosting a treasure hunt is murdered aboard her docked ship, Charlie Chan investigates. He faces a treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, a difficult sea captain, and a group of suspicious passengers – all while dealing with a second murder.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 18
Black MagicMovie · 1944 · 67mDetective Charlie Chan investigates a murder with connections to the supernatural.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0 - 19
The Shanghai CobraMovie · 1945 · 64mA theft of radium from a bank is underway. A series of murders are linked by the use of cobra venom. Detective Charlie Chan is called in to investigate.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.8 - 20
The Red DragonMovie · 1945 · 64mChan investigates a theft involving an atomic bomb formula, where the suspects are being killed by bullets fired from an unseen weapon.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 21
Charlie Chan in The Chinese CatMovie · 1944 · 66mDetective Chan investigates a murder: a man shot in a locked room. His investigation leads him through a bizarre Fun House, the writings of a shady author, and a collection of chess pieces.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 22
The Jade MaskMovie · 1945 · 66mDetective Charlie Chan is called upon by the government to investigate the disappearance of scientist Harper, who was developing a vital serum. After Harper is found murdered, Chan must examine a list of potential suspects, including the scientist's sister and his butler.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 23
Shadows Over ChinatownMovie · 1946 · 64mIn San Francisco's Chinatown, Charlie assists two individuals in their search for lost family members, inadvertently uncovering a murder linked to an insurance fraud plot.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0 - 24
Dangerous MoneyMovie · 1946 · 66mA Treasury agent pursuing a counterfeiting ring shares with Charlie Chan, a fellow passenger on a transatlantic ocean liner, that he has been the target of two assassination attempts.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.7 - 25
The Scarlet ClueMovie · 1945 · 65mDetective Charlie Chan uncovers a plot to steal sensitive government radar blueprints while working on a series of murder cases.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 26
Dark AlibiMovie · 1946 · 61mFollowing the conviction of three men for bank robbery, Charlie begins to doubt the verdict. His investigation reveals the men's innocence, uncovering forged fingerprint evidence used against them. Charlie then sets out to identify the real perpetrators.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 27
The TrapMovie · 1946 · 62mDuring a vacation at a Malibu Beach resort, a group of showgirls, along with their impresario and publicist, experience a double murder. Detective Charlie takes on the investigation with help from his son Jimmy and his loyal chauffeur, Birmingham Brown.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.7 - 28
The Shanghai ChestMovie · 1948 · 65mCharlie investigates a series of three murders linked by a single fingerprint found at each crime scene. The victims are all connected to the wrongful conviction and execution of an innocent man.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 29
Sky DragonMovie · 1949 · 64mDuring a flight to San Francisco, all the passengers are drugged. Upon awakening, it's revealed that a quarter-million dollars has disappeared. Charlie Chan and his son must find out who drugged the passengers and stole the money.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.7 - 30
The Feathered SerpentMovie · 1948 · 68mA professor kidnaps his colleague, the only person who can decipher ancient Aztec writings that supposedly lead to a lost treasure. Charlie Chan and his sons travel to the jungles of Mexico to find the missing man and bring the kidnapper and his crew to justice.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 31
Behind That CurtainMovie · 1929 · 91mSir George hires Hillary Gatt to investigate Eric, who wants to marry Lois. Gatt is murdered, and the couple subsequently marry and flee to India. Their old friend, John Beetham, feels sympathy for Lois, who realizes her husband is a liar and a drunk.IMDb 4.8TMDB 3.7 - 32
Docks of New OrleansMovie · 1948 · 64mDetective Charlie Chan investigates a series of deaths among high-ranking employees at a New Orleans chemical company.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 33
Charlie Chan at the CircusMovie · 1936 · 72mDuring a family trip to the circus, Charlie is asked by the co-owner to look into some concerning letters he's been getting.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 34
Charlie Chan at the Race TrackMovie · 1936 · 70mA detective investigates the death of a man found killed by his racehorse aboard a ship headed to Honolulu. He soon discovers the death wasn't an accident, but part of a larger international gambling operation.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 35
Charlie Chan at Treasure IslandMovie · 1939 · 72mDetective Charlie Chan investigates a death that appears to be suicide, but he suspects murder. His investigation leads him into a hidden world of magic and mysticism, where he encounters a stage magician, a fraudulent spiritualist, and a genuine psychic.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 36
City in DarknessMovie · 1939 · 75mIn Paris for a reunion with old World War I comrades, Chan finds himself drawn into an investigation: the murder of a munitions manufacturer who supplied weapons to the opposing side. This unfolds as the looming threat of World War II brings nightly blackouts to the city.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 37
Charlie Chan in EgyptMovie · 1935 · 73mDuring an investigation into stolen artifacts from an ancient tomb, Charlie uncovers the body of the expedition leader hidden within the mummy's wrappings.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 38
Charlie Chan in LondonMovie · 1934 · 79m · Crime, MysteryCharlie Chan, a sharp investigator, is hired by Pamela Gray. She believes her brother Paul is wrongly accused of murdering a weapons inventor. With his execution approaching, Charlie Chan races against time to untangle a complex web of lies and discover the truth.
The film explores themes of justice, innocence, and the lengths people will go to protect family. It creates a tense atmosphere with an intriguing story, keeping audiences engaged as Charlie Chan seeks the truth.
This character-driven drama blends mystery, suspense, and family relationships, presenting a compelling storyline about flawed judgment and the possibility of redemption. With a captivating plot and performances, the movie promises to hold your attention until the end.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 39
Charlie Chan in HonoluluMovie · 1938 · 67mAs Charlie celebrates the arrival of his first grandchild, his son Jimmy takes on his father's identity to secretly investigate a murder that occurred on a ship docked in the harbor.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 40
Charlie Chan in ParisMovie · 1935 · 72mCharlie travels to Paris for a supposed vacation, but he's secretly investigating a counterfeit bond operation. His agent, Nardi, a dancer, is murdered before she can provide much information. The investigation becomes complicated by a false accusation of murder against a banker's daughter, Yvette, and ultimately leads Charlie on an unusual journey through the Paris sewers.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 41
Charlie Chan in RenoMovie · 1939 · 70mMary Whitman travels to Reno for a divorce, but finds herself arrested on suspicion of killing another guest at the hotel – a place catering to those seeking separation. Several other people at the hotel had motives for wanting the victim gone. Charlie, who lives in Honolulu, travels to Reno to investigate the murder.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.3 - 42
Charlie Chan in ShanghaiMovie · 1935 · 71mFollowing the murder of a high-ranking official at a banquet celebrating Charle Chan, Detective Lee and his father, also a detective, join forces to uncover a network involved in opium smuggling.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 43
The Return of Charlie ChanMovie · 1973 · 91mCharlie Chan is drawn back into detective work when he's asked to investigate a murder that occurs on the yacht of a rich Greek shipping magnate.IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.8
