Charlie Chan in Honolulu
1938, English. Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
While Charlie is distracted with the birth of his first grandchild, son Jimmy impersonates his father in order to investigate a murder aboard a freighter in the harbor.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- H. Bruce HumberstoneDirector
- Sidney TolerCharlie Chan
- Phyllis BrooksJudy Hayes
- Victor Sen YungJames Chan
- Eddie CollinsAl Hogan
- John 'Dusty' KingRandolph
- Claire DoddMrs. Carol Wayne
- George ZuccoDr. Cardigan
- Robert BarratCaptain Johnson
- Marc LawrenceJohnny McCoy
- Richard LaneJoe Arnold
- Ruth CliffordNurse
- Layne Tom Jr.Tommy Chan
Details
- Released
- 30 December 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles S. Belden
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What Charlie Chan in Honolulu is based on
Charlie Chan in Honolulu is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.
Fictional human
Charlie Chan
By Earl Derr Biggers
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Charlie Chan in Honolulu: quick answers
What comes after Charlie Chan in Honolulu?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan in Reno (1939), Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939), and City in Darkness (1939).
Is Charlie Chan in Honolulu worth watching?
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How long is Charlie Chan in Honolulu?
Charlie Chan in Honolulu runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does Charlie Chan in Honolulu have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan in Honolulu on?
Charlie Chan in Honolulu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 December 1938. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie Chan in Honolulu?
If you liked Charlie Chan in Honolulu, try Breathless, Ca$h, Accident Man.
Who directed Charlie Chan in Honolulu?
Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938) was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and stars Sidney Toler, Phyllis Brooks, Victor Sen Yung.
What is Charlie Chan in Honolulu based on?
Charlie Chan in Honolulu is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.