The Black Camel
1931, English. Directed by Hamilton MacFadden.
The unsolved secrets of Hollywood disclosed under the romantic spell of Hawaiian moonlight
Movie star Shelah Fane is seeing wealthy Alan Jaynes while filming in Honolulu, Hawaii, but won't marry him without consulting famed psychic Tarneverro first. Enter inspector Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police, investigating the unsolved murder, three years earlier, of a Hollywood actor.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Hamilton MacFaddenDirector
- Warner OlandCharlie Chan
- Sally EilersJulie O'Neil
- Bela LugosiTarneverro
- Dorothy RevierShelah Fane
- Victor VarconiRobert Fyfe
- Murray KinnellArchie Smith
- William Post Jr.Alan Jaynes
- Robert YoungJimmy Bradshaw
- Violet DunnAnna the Maid
- J.M. KerriganThomas MacMasters
- Mary GordonMrs. MacMasters
- Rita RozelleLuana
Details
- Released
- 21 June 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip Klein, Barry Conners
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What The Black Camel is based on
The Black Camel is based on The Black Camel (1929) by Earl Derr Biggers.
1929
The Black Camel
By Earl Derr Biggers
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Charlie Chan's Chance
1932 · 7.3/10
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The Black Camel: quick answers
What should I watch before The Black Camel?
Watch Charlie Chan Carries On (1931) first.
What comes after The Black Camel?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan's Chance (1932), Charlie Chan's Greatest Case (1933), and Charlie Chan's Courage (1934).
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How long is The Black Camel?
The Black Camel runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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Which OTT platform is The Black Camel on?
The Black Camel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Camel?
If you liked The Black Camel, try Crooked House, Reptile, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed The Black Camel?
The Black Camel (1931) was directed by Hamilton MacFadden and stars Warner Oland, Sally Eilers, Bela Lugosi.
What is The Black Camel based on?
The Black Camel is based on The Black Camel (1929) by Earl Derr Biggers.