Charlie Chan in Rio

it's Chan's most Spine-tingling mystery!

6.519411h 0m

Released

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

In Rio de Janiero to arrest a nightclub singer on suspicion of a murder in Hawaii, Charlie Chan becomes involved with the Rio police in solving the singer's own murder.

StatusReleased

Release Date1941-09-05

Runtime1h 0m

LanguagesEnglishItaliano

CountriesUnited States of America

Keywords

rio de janeiro

murder investigation

comical sidekick

Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection

22 Films

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A collection of the Charlie Chan films starring Sydney Toler from 1944 to 1946. Toler took over the role of the brilliant Honolulu detective after the passing of Warner Oland, bringing his own unique charm and dry wit to the character. His portrayal solidified Charlie Chan's place as one of cinema's most iconic detectives. Sydney Toler's take on Charlie Chan was marked by his sharp intellect, calm demeanor, and clever humor. Toler's ability to deliver insightful one-liners while unraveling complex mysteries made him a fan favorite.

Cast & Crew

Sidney Toler

as Lt. Charlie Chan

Victor Sen Yung

as Jimmy Chan

Harold Huber

as Senior Souto, police chief

Mary Beth Hughes

as Joan Reynolds

Cobina Wright

as Grace Ellis

Victor Jory

as Alfredo Cardozo, alias Marana

Kay Linaker

as Helen Ashby

Hamilton MacFadden

as Bill Kellogg

Richard Derr

as Ken Reynolds

Ted North

as Clark V. Denton

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Dec 1, 2024

6/10

For a man so respectful of the old ways, he does find himself in some unlikely places - like a dance hall in Rio de Janeiro! And personally, if I saw him anywhere I'd leave quickly because you just know that someone is about to drop dead, too. He's there with No.2 son "Jimmy" (Victor Sen Yung) and local policeman "Suoto" (Harold Huber) on the trail…

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