Charlie Chan in Reno
1939, English. Directed by Norman Foster.
THE CASE OF THE MURDERED DIVORCEE!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Norman FosterDirector
- Sidney TolerCharlie Chan
- Ricardo CortezDr. Ainsley
- Phyllis BrooksVivian Wells
- Slim SummervilleSheriff Tombstone Fletcher
- Kane RichmondCurtis Whitman
- Victor Sen YungJimmy Chan
- Pauline MooreMary Whitman
- Eddie CollinsCab Driver
- Kay LinakerMrs. Wayne Russell
- Louise HenryJeanne Bentley
- Robert LoweryWally Burke
- Charles D. BrownPolice Chief King
Details
- Released
- 16 June 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Hyland
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What Charlie Chan in Reno is based on
Charlie Chan in Reno 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 Reno: quick answers
What should I watch before Charlie Chan in Reno?
Watch Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938) first.
What comes after Charlie Chan in Reno?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939), City in Darkness (1939), and Charlie Chan in Panama (1940).
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How long is Charlie Chan in Reno?
Charlie Chan in Reno runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does Charlie Chan in Reno have a post-credits scene?
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Charlie Chan in Reno parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Charlie Chan in Reno is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan in Reno on?
Charlie Chan in Reno isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 June 1939. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie Chan in Reno?
If you liked Charlie Chan in Reno, try The Mirror Crack'd, The Lady Vanishes, The Glass Key.
Who directed Charlie Chan in Reno?
Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) was directed by Norman Foster and stars Sidney Toler, Ricardo Cortez, Phyllis Brooks.
What is Charlie Chan in Reno based on?
Charlie Chan in Reno is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.