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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.
Charlie Chan travels to Reno, Nevada, a popular divorce capital, to investigate the murder of a wealthy man's wife. The victim's husband, a prominent businessman, is suspected, but Chan uncovers a complex web of blackmail and deceit involving several guests at a local dude ranch. As Chan applies his keen intellect, he must unravel the truth behind the murder before the killer escapes.
Charlie Chan in Reno received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, typical for the era's B-movies. While not considered a standout in the series, it was praised for its engaging plot and Sidney Toler's consistent portrayal of the titular detective. Audiences appreciated the familiar mystery elements and the exotic (for the time) setting of Reno.
A serviceable entry in the Charlie Chan series, offering standard mystery fare.
Sidney Toler effectively embodies the clever detective, providing reliable charm.
The plot, while convoluted, offers enough twists to keep viewers engaged.
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This film marked the first time Charlie Chan's daughter, Alice, was portrayed by a different actress (Lois Collier) after the previous film, 'Charlie Chan in Honolulu'.
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I didn't like this one so much. Our sleuth finds himself embroiled - with No. 2 son "Jimmy" (Victor Sen Yung) - in a puzzling case involving his old pal "Mary" (Pauline Moore) who gets herself implicated in the murder of the new girlfriend ...