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Movie star Shelah Fane is seeing wealthy Alan Jaynes while filming in Honolulu, Hawaii, but won't marry him without consulting famed psychic Tarneverro first. Enter inspector Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police, investigating the unsolved murder, three years earlier, of a Hollywood actor.
A famous movie star is murdered on a film set, and detective Arthur Strong is called in to investigate. He must sift through a web of jealousies, financial troubles, and secret affairs among the cast and crew to uncover the killer. The investigation leads him through the glamorous yet treacherous world of Hollywood in the early 1930s.
While not a major critical success upon release, 'The Black Camel' is now appreciated for its early exploration of film noir elements and its intriguing mystery plot. It's particularly noted for its stylish visuals and the presence of its stars, Bela Lugosi and Louise Brooks.
Praised for its atmospheric depiction of Hollywood.
Bela Lugosi's performance as the detective is a highlight.
The mystery plot is engaging, though perhaps a bit convoluted.
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This film is notable for being one of the last major American films made by silent film icon Louise Brooks before she largely retired from Hollywood for several years.
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Warner Oland is "Charlie Chan" in this engaging marriage of the occult with the vanities of Hollywood stardom. "Sheila Fayne" (Dorothy Revier) is an actress being pursued by the wealthy "Alan Jaynes" (William Post). Before she will commit t...