Movie

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise

“DEATH AFLOAT...striking swiftly. suddenly...leaving on each strangled victim a calling card of crimson coin...thirty pieces of silver!”

★ 6.8(21)19401h 17m

Comedy Crime Mystery Thriller

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Good to know

Director: Eugene Forde
Release date: 1940-05-02
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection

About Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise is a 1940 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Eugene Forde, starring Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung and Leo G. Carroll. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On a cruise ship from Honolulu to San Francisco, the famous Chinese detective encounters four more murders while trying to figure out the murder of a Scotland Yard friend.

Cast

Sidney Toler

Charlie Chan

Victor Sen Yung

Jimmy Chan

Leo G. Carroll

Professor Gordon

Lionel Atwill

Dr. Suderman

Robert Lowery

Dick Kenyon

Marjorie Weaver

Paula Drake

Cora Witherspoon

Susie Watson

Don Beddoe

Frederick Ross

Leonard Mudie

Gerald Pendleton

Charles Middleton

Jeremiah Walters

Claire Du Brey

Sarah Walters

James Burke

Wilkie, house detective

Themes & keywords

cruise shipgunfightmurder investigationrubber mask

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise in Canada?+

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise on Netflix?+

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise?+

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise?+

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise stars Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Leo G. Carroll, Lionel Atwill and Robert Lowery.

When did Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise come out?+

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise is a 1940 movie directed by Eugene Forde.

What genre is Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise?+

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise is Comedy, Crime, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise?+

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise was directed by Eugene Forde.