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Charlie Chan in Reno
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Charlie Chan in Reno

1939-06-16 · 70 min · ★ 6.4

Mystery · Thriller

Mary Whitman has gone to Reno to obtain a divorce. While there she is arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow guest at her hotel (which specializes in divorcers). There are many others at the hotel who wanted the victim out of the way. Charlie comes from his home in Honolulu to solve the murder.

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Directors
Norman Foster
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sidney TolerSidney TolerCharlie Chan
Ricardo CortezRicardo CortezDr. Ainsley
Phyllis BrooksPhyllis BrooksVivian Wells
Slim SummervilleSlim SummervilleSheriff Tombstone Fletcher
Kane RichmondKane RichmondCurtis Whitman
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungJimmy Chan
Pauline MoorePauline MooreMary Whitman
Eddie CollinsEddie CollinsCab Driver
Kay LinakerKay LinakerMrs. Wayne Russell
Louise HenryLouise HenryJeanne Bentley
Robert LoweryRobert LoweryWally Burke
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownPolice Chief King
Iris WongIris WongChoy Wong
Morgan ConwayMorgan ConwayGeorge Bentley
Hamilton MacFaddenNight Clerk
Jimmy AubreyJimmy AubreyMe #3 Son Wiseguy
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictMan in Line-Up
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneLineup Officer
Heinie ConklinHeinie ConklinPoliceman
Jerry FrankBar Patron

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