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Charlie Chan in Honolulu
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Charlie Chan in Honolulu

1938-12-30 · 67 min · ★ 6.6

Mystery · Crime · Comedy · Thriller

While Charlie is distracted with the birth of his first grandchild, son Jimmy impersonates his father in order to investigate a murder aboard a freighter in the harbor.

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Directors
H. Bruce Humberstone
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sidney TolerSidney TolerCharlie Chan
Phyllis BrooksPhyllis BrooksJudy Hayes
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungJames Chan
Eddie CollinsEddie CollinsAl Hogan
John 'Dusty' KingJohn 'Dusty' KingRandolph
Claire DoddClaire DoddMrs. Carol Wayne
George ZuccoGeorge ZuccoDr. Cardigan
Robert BarratRobert BarratCaptain Johnson
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceJohnny McCoy
Richard LaneRichard LaneJoe Arnold
Ruth CliffordRuth CliffordNurse
Layne Tom Jr.Layne Tom Jr.Tommy Chan
Philip AhnPhilip AhnWing Foo
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyInspector Rawlins
Grace LemGrace LemMama Chan (uncredited)

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