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Murder by Death1976 • 94 min • Box office $32MComedy, Crime, MysteryRenowned detective Lionel Twain hosts a dinner party for the world's top five detectives at his secluded manor, a place full of secrets and hidden passages. The staff – including a blind…
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Behind That Curtain1929 • 91 minSir 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…3.74.8
Docks of New Orleans1948 • 64 minDetective Charlie Chan investigates a series of deaths among high-ranking employees at a New Orleans chemical company.5.95.8
The Golden Eye1948 • 69 minA 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…5.45.9
Charlie Chan at the Opera1936 • 68 minCrime, 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…6.87.1
Charlie Chan at the Olympics1937 • 71 minCharlie 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…6.87.0
Castle in the Desert1942 • 62 minDetective 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…7.07.0
Charlie Chan Carries On1931 • 76 minDetective Charlie Chan investigates the murder of a wealthy American discovered in a London hotel. His search for the killer takes him to locations including Nice, San Remo, Honolulu, and Hong Kong.…6.56.7
Mr. Moto's Gamble1938 • 72 minMr. Moto, a renowned detective, investigates a boxing match that turns deadly. With the help of a young detective, Lee Chan, Moto pursues the killer using a poisoned boxing glove as the…6.36.6
Charlie Chan at the Circus1936 • 72 minDuring a family trip to the circus, Charlie is asked by the co-owner to look into some concerning letters he's been getting.6.36.8
Charlie Chan at the Race Track1936 • 70 minA 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…7.17.1
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island1939 • 72 minDetective 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…6.77.2
City in Darkness1939 • 75 minIn 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…6.46.5
Charlie Chan in Egypt1935 • 73 minDuring an investigation into stolen artifacts from an ancient tomb, Charlie uncovers the body of the expedition leader hidden within the mummy's wrappings.6.86.6
Charlie Chan in London1934 • 79 minCrime, 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…6.86.9
Charlie Chan in Honolulu1938 • 67 minAs 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.6.46.7
Charlie Chan in Paris1935 • 72 minCharlie 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…6.57.1
Charlie Chan in Shanghai1935 • 71 minFollowing 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.6.66.9
Charlie Chan in Reno1939 • 70 minMary 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…6.37.0
The Black Camel1931 • 71 minCrime, 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…6.16.6
Charlie Chan on Broadway1937 • 68 minA 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.7.07.1
Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo1937 • 71 minWhile 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…6.26.7
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise1940 • 77 minWhile 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…6.97.1
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum1940 • 63 minA 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…7.77.0
Charlie Chan in Panama1940 • 66 minTo 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…6.87.1
Murder Over New York1940 • 65 minWhen Charlie’s friend from Scotland Yard is murdered at a police convention in New York, Chan takes over the investigation.6.16.9
Dead Men Tell1941 • 61 minWhen 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,…6.36.9
Charlie Chan in Rio1941 • 60 minIn 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…6.26.9
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service1944 • 63 minCharlie 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…5.96.2
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat1944 • 66 minDetective 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…6.46.4
Black Magic1944 • 67 minDetective Charlie Chan investigates a murder with connections to the supernatural.7.06.3
The Shanghai Cobra1945 • 64 minA 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.5.86.4
The Red Dragon1945 • 64 minChan investigates a theft involving an atomic bomb formula, where the suspects are being killed by bullets fired from an unseen weapon.6.66.3
The Scarlet Clue1945 • 65 minDetective Charlie Chan uncovers a plot to steal sensitive government radar blueprints while working on a series of murder cases.5.96.3
The Jade Mask1945 • 66 minDetective 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…6.16.2
Shadows Over Chinatown1946 • 64 minIn 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.6.06.5
Dangerous Money1946 • 66 minA 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.5.76.3
Dark Alibi1946 • 61 minFollowing 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…6.16.4
The Trap1946 • 62 minDuring 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…6.76.0
The Return of Charlie Chan1973 • 91 minCharlie 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.4.85.6
The Chinese Ring1947 • 68 minShortly 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.4.95.8
The Shanghai Chest1948 • 65 minCharlie 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.6.15.9
Sky Dragon1949 • 64 minDuring 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…7.76.4
The Feathered Serpent1948 • 68 minA 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…5.85.9
Charlie Chan's Courage1934 • 70 minCharlie takes a job transporting a pearl necklace to a wealthy ranch owner. His mission turns complicated when a murder occurs, leading him to disguise himself as a Chinese servant and secretly…8.07.0
Madam City Hunter1993 • 88 minA young woman and her father are in danger from a criminal gang known as the Five Fingers. A private investigator named Charlie steps in to help them.4.75.5
