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Charlie Chan in Rio
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Charlie Chan in Rio

1941-09-05 · 60 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Harry Lachman
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sidney TolerSidney TolerLt. Charlie Chan
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungJimmy Chan
Harold HuberHarold HuberSenior Souto, police chief
Mary Beth HughesMary Beth HughesJoan Reynolds
Cobina WrightCobina WrightGrace Ellis
Victor JoryVictor JoryAlfredo Cardozo, alias Marana
Kay LinakerKay LinakerHelen Ashby
Hamilton MacFaddenBill Kellogg
Richard DerrRichard DerrKen Reynolds
Ted NorthTed NorthClark V. Denton
Truman BradleyTruman BradleyPaul Wagner
Iris WongIris WongLili Wong
Jacqueline DalyaJacqueline DalyaLola Dean
Leslie DenisonRice the Butler (uncredited)
Ann CodeeAnn CodeeMargo the Cook (uncredited)
Eugene BordenEugene BordenArmando, club headwaiter (uncredited)

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