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Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum

1940, English. Directed by Lynn Shores.

FOUR TIMES IN 18 EERIE MINUTES CHARLIE CHAN FACES DEATH! -- Death from a poison dart! -- Death from a streaking bullet! -- Death from a gleaming dagger!

A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.

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Runtime
1h 3m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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Released
6 September 1940
Country
United States of America
Written by
John Larkin
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What Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum is based on

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.

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What should I watch before Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?

Watch Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939), City in Darkness (1939), Charlie Chan in Panama (1940), and Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?

Next in the series: Murder Over New York (1940), Dead Men Tell (1941), and Charlie Chan in Rio (1941).

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How long is Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).

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Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum on?

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 1940. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?

If you liked Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum, try The Glass Key, Maniac, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death.

Who directed Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940) was directed by Lynn Shores and stars Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, C. Henry Gordon.

What is Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum based on?

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.

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