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When the elderly woman sponsoring a treasure hunt is murdered on board her docked ship, Charlie Chan must deal with a treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, a recalcitrant sea captain and several suspicious passengers - and a second murder.
Charlie Chan is on the trail of a murderer who is targeting heirs to a fortune. When a wealthy philanthropist dies under suspicious circumstances, Charlie Chan is called in. He discovers that the deceased had many enemies, and the suspects include his own butler, his estranged nephew, and a mysterious woman. As Charlie Chan investigates, he finds himself in danger as the killer attempts to silence him.
Dead Men Tell was a generally well-received entry in the Charlie Chan series, praised for its brisk pacing and engaging mystery. While not a standout film, it effectively delivered the expected thrills and exotic locales that fans of the franchise had come to enjoy. Critics noted Sidney Toler's continued competent portrayal of the wise detective.
A solid entry in the Charlie Chan series with an intriguing mystery.
Sidney Toler delivers a dependable performance as the iconic detective.
Features the expected blend of suspense and exoticism.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available, but fans of the Charlie Chan series generally appreciate the consistent formula and characterizations.
This film was one of the last Charlie Chan movies produced by 20th Century Fox before the studio sold the rights to Monogram Pictures.
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Definately one of Sidney Toler's livelier outings as our super sleuth. This one sees him and best sidekick - No 2. son "Jimmy" (Victor Sen Yung) embroiled in some treasure hunting aboard a ship (that doesn't actually go anywhere). "Patience...