Black Magic
Chan stalks a fiendish murderer!
Overview
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.
Charlie Chan in Honolulu
1938
Charlie Chan in Reno
1939
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939
City in Darkness
1939
Charlie Chan in Panama
1940
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
1940
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
1940
Murder Over New York
1940
Dead Men Tell
1941
Charlie Chan in Rio
1941
Castle in the Desert
1942
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
1944
Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
1944
Black Magic
1944
The Jade Mask
1945
The Scarlet Clue
1945
The Red Dragon
1945
The Shanghai Cobra
1945
Dark Alibi
1946
Shadows Over Chinatown
1946
Dangerous Money
1946
The Trap
1946
Cast & Crew
Sidney Toler
as Charlie Chan
Frances Chan
as Frances Chan
Mantan Moreland
as Birmingham Brown
Joseph Crehan
as Police Sgt. Matthews
Ralph Peters
as Officer Rafferty
Jacqueline deWit
as Justine Bonner
Helen Beverly
as Norma Duncan aka Nancy Wood
Harry Depp
as Charles Edwards
Frank Jaquet
as Paul Hamlin
Geraldine Wall
as Harriet Green
Reviews
CinemaSerf
Jun 30, 2022
Now then, this one really struggles to get going. This time it's daughter "Frances" (Frances Chan) who helps "Pop" investigate some odd activity at the home of the new employers of "Birmingham Brown" (Mantan Moreland), who has been released by "Charlie" - who just wants to get back to Honolulu. When hypnotism causes one woman to take a step too far…
