Murder Over New York
1940, English. Directed by Harry Lachman.
«Exciting thrilling!»
When Charlie's old friend from Scotland Yard is murdered when they attend a police convention in New York, Chan picks up the case he was working on.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler): watch order
Cast & crew
- Harry LachmanDirector
- Sidney TolerCharlie Chan
- Victor Sen YungJimmy Chan
- Donald MacBrideInsp. Vance
- Ricardo CortezGeorge Kirby
- Leyland HodgsonRobert Boggs
- Melville CooperHerbert 'Snuffy' Fenton
- John SuttonRichard Jeffery
- Kane RichmondRalph Percy
- Marjorie WeaverPatricia Shaw
- Robert LoweryDavid Elliot
- Frederick WorlockInsp. Hugh Drake
- Joan ValerieJune Preston
Details
- Released
- 13 December 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lester Ziffren
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
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City in Darkness
1939 · 6.5/10
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Charlie Chan in Panama
1940 · 6.8/10
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Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
1940 · 6.8/10
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Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
1940 · 7.6/10
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Murder Over New York: quick answers
What should I watch before Murder Over New York?
Watch City in Darkness (1939), Charlie Chan in Panama (1940), Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940), and Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Murder Over New York?
Next in the series: Dead Men Tell (1941), Charlie Chan in Rio (1941), and Castle in the Desert (1942).
Is Murder Over New York worth watching?
Murder Over New York doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Murder Over New York?
Murder Over New York runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does Murder Over New York have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Murder Over New York. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Murder Over New York parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Murder Over New York is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Murder Over New York on?
Murder Over New York isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder Over New York?
If you liked Murder Over New York, try Song of the Thin Man, The Mirror Crack'd, The Glass Key.
Who directed Murder Over New York?
Murder Over New York (1940) was directed by Harry Lachman and stars Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Donald MacBride.