Charlie Chan's Secret
1936, English. Directed by Gordon Wiles.
San Francisco is the scene of Chan's newest and most baffling mystery!
Allen Colby, heir to a huge fortune, is presumed drowned after an ocean liner sinks off the coast of Honolulu. Mysteriously, Colby reappears at his mansion only to be murdered soon after. When his body is discovered during a seance, everyone in attendance becomes a suspect, and it's up to Chan to find the murderer before he or she strikes again.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gordon WilesDirector
- Warner OlandCharlie Chan
- Rosina LawrenceAlice Lowell
- Charles QuigleyDick Williams
- Henrietta CrosmanMrs. Henrietta Lowell
- Edward TrevorFred Gage
- Astrid AllwynJanice Lowell Gage
- Herbert MundinBaxter
- Egon BrecherUlrich
- Gloria RoyMadame Carlotta Bowen
- Ivan MillerMorton of Homicide
- Arthur Edmund CareweProfessor Bowen
- Jonathan HaleWarren T. Phelps
Details
- Released
- 10 January 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Helen Logan, Robert Ellis
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What Charlie Chan's Secret is based on
Charlie Chan's Secret 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's Secret: quick answers
What should I watch before Charlie Chan's Secret?
Watch Charlie Chan in London (1934), Charlie Chan in Paris (1935), Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935), and Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Charlie Chan's Secret?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936), Charlie Chan at the Race Track (1936), and Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936).
Is Charlie Chan's Secret worth watching?
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How long is Charlie Chan's Secret?
Charlie Chan's Secret runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does Charlie Chan's Secret have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Charlie Chan's Secret. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Charlie Chan's Secret parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Charlie Chan's Secret is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan's Secret on?
Charlie Chan's Secret isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie Chan's Secret?
If you liked Charlie Chan's Secret, try The Glass Key, The Mirror Crack'd, Time Without Pity.
Who directed Charlie Chan's Secret?
Charlie Chan's Secret (1936) was directed by Gordon Wiles and stars Warner Oland, Rosina Lawrence, Charles Quigley.
What is Charlie Chan's Secret based on?
Charlie Chan's Secret is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.