Again the author's fascination with all things occult features heavily in this quite gripping...
Charlie Chan's Secret
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.
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Charlie Chan's Secret
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 10, 1936
Runtime
1h 12m
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
User Score
69%
Original Title
Charlie Chan's Secret
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Director
Gordon Wiles
Description
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.