Charlie Chan and the Secret Service

Original title: Charlie Chan in the Secret Service

1944
A
1h 3m

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Gwen Kenyon, George J. Lewis, Arthur Loft, and Sidney Toler in Charlie Chan and the Secret Service (1944)

Charlie Chan is an agent of the U.S. government assigned to investigate the mysterious death of an inventor.Charlie Chan is an agent of the U.S. government assigned to investigate the mysterious death of an inventor.Charlie Chan is an agent of the U.S. government assigned to investigate the mysterious death of an inventor.

Director
- Phil Rosen
Writers
- George Callahan
- Earl Derr Biggers
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6.2/10

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Director
- Phil Rosen
Writers
- George Callahan
- Earl Derr Biggers
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Sidney Toler

Charlie Chan

Mantan Moreland

Birmingham Brown

Arthur Loft

Inspector Jones

Gwen Kenyon

Inez Arranto

Sarah Edwards

Mrs. Hargue

George J. Lewis

Paul Arranto
(as George Lewis)

Marianne Quon

Iris Chan

Benson Fong

Tommy Chan

Muni Seroff

Peter Laska

Barry Bernard

David Blake

Gene Roth

Luis Philipe Vega
(as Gene Stutenroth)

Eddy Chandler

Lewis
(as Eddie Chandler)

Lelah Tyler

Mrs. Winters

Davison Clark

Sgt. Billings
(uncredited)

John Elliott

George Melton
(uncredited)

George Lessey

Slade
(uncredited)

Gene Oliver

Undetermined Role
(uncredited)

Director
- Phil Rosen
Writers
- George Callahan
- Earl Derr Biggers
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Trivia
First Charlie Chan film to be made by Monogram Pictures, after having been produced by 20th Century-Fox for several years.

Goofs
Much is made over the fact that Dr. Melton, the murder victim, was left-handed. Yet, earlier, he was seen doing various things, such as taking notes, opening a door, and turning on the fatal light switch, all with his right hand.

Quotes
Tommy Chan: If you're stuck, I'll help you out.
Charlie Chan: You are like business end of water spout - always running off at mouth.

Connections
Edited into Who Dunit Theater: Charlie Chan in The Secret Service (2021)

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7/10

A good Charlie Chan mystery movie

Good WWII concept for a mystery story and the script is not bad except for a bit of routine mystery-movie padding typical of the era. This film is crisply and professionally edited, better than most low-budget films. And there are a few surprisingly good cinematography highlights.

The discount supporting cast does a good job although you may not recognize some of them, and you will notice that Sarah Edwards develops a watchable odd character who has custody of all the keys to the house. Mantan Morland has some poorly written throw-away dialog but his comedy timing is perfection and his performance is very polished as he does a great job.

Sidney Toler gives us a first rate Charlie Chan. The remarkable 70-year old is vigorous, keeping the proceedings moving as he strides briskly and confidently through all the scenes.

Moves at a good pace and held my attention throughout. What more can you ask for in a murder mystery?