Movie

Charlie Chan's Secret

“San Francisco is the scene of Chan's newest and most baffling mystery!”

★ 7.0(27)19361h 12m

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Good to know

Director: Gordon Wiles
Release date: 1936-01-10
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Charlie Chan (Warner Oland) Collection

About Charlie Chan's Secret

Charlie Chan's Secret is a 1936 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Gordon Wiles, starring Warner Oland, Rosina Lawrence and Charles Quigley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Charlie Chan's Secret in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Warner Oland

Charlie Chan

Rosina Lawrence

Alice Lowell

Charles Quigley

Dick Williams

Henrietta Crosman

Mrs. Henrietta Lowell

Edward Trevor

Fred Gage

Astrid Allwyn

Janice Lowell Gage

Herbert Mundin

Baxter

Egon Brecher

Ulrich

Gloria Roy

Madame Carlotta Bowen

Ivan Miller

Morton of Homicide

Arthur Edmund Carewe

Professor Bowen

Jonathan Hale

Warren T. Phelps

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Charlie Chan's Secret in Japan?+

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

Is Charlie Chan's Secret on Netflix?+

Charlie Chan's Secret is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Charlie Chan's Secret?+

Charlie Chan's Secret has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in Charlie Chan's Secret?+

Charlie Chan's Secret stars Warner Oland, Rosina Lawrence, Charles Quigley, Henrietta Crosman and Edward Trevor.

When did Charlie Chan's Secret come out?+

Charlie Chan's Secret is a 1936 movie directed by Gordon Wiles.

What genre is Charlie Chan's Secret?+

Charlie Chan's Secret is Crime, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Charlie Chan's Secret?+

Charlie Chan's Secret was directed by Gordon Wiles.