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Black Magic

1944-08-19 · 67 min · ★ 7.1

Mystery · Comedy · Horror

Chinese detective Charlie Chan solves a murder linked to the occult.

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Directors
Phil Rosen
Production companies
Monogram Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 75,000

Top Cast

Sidney TolerSidney TolerCharlie Chan
Frances ChanFrances ChanFrances Chan
Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandBirmingham Brown
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanPolice Sgt. Matthews
Ralph PetersRalph PetersOfficer Rafferty
Jacqueline deWitJacqueline deWitJustine Bonner
Helen BeverlyHelen BeverlyNorma Duncan aka Nancy Wood
Harry DeppHarry DeppCharles Edwards
Frank JaquetFrank JaquetPaul Hamlin
Geraldine WallGeraldine WallHarriet Green
Charles JordanCharles JordanTom Starkey
Claudia DellClaudia DellVera Starkey
Dick GordonWilliam Bonner (as Richard Gordon)
Darby JonesDarby JonesJohnson
Edward EarleEdward EarleDawson, Police Lab

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