The Trap

It's The HEIGHT of FRIGHT!

6.819461h 2m

Released

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

When a troupe of showgirls with their impresario and press agent vacation at a Malibu Beach resort, two of them are garroted. Charlie takes on the case assisted by Number Two Son Jimmy and faithful chauffeur Birmingham Brown.

StatusReleased

Release Date1946-11-30

Runtime1h 2m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

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.

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Cast & Crew

Sidney Toler

as Charlie Chan

Mantan Moreland

as Birmingham Brown

Victor Sen Yung

as Jimmy Chan

Tanis Chandler

as Adelaide Brandt

Larry J. Blake

as Rick Daniels

Kirk Alyn

as Sgt. Reynolds

Rita Quigley

as Clementine

Anne Nagel

as Marcia

Helen Gerald

as Ruby

Howard Negley

as Cole King, Impresario

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Jul 7, 2022

5/10

A rather underwhelming outing for Sidney Toler as our famous sleuth tying to get to the bottom of a series of grisly murders at a Malibu beach house. Ably, sometimes comically, aided by number two son "Jimmy" and stalwart chauffeur "Birmingham Brown" he investigates amongst a troupe of, frankly annoying, scantily clad showgirls who spend much of th…

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