Dead Men Tell
1941, English. Directed by Harry Lachman.
Aboard a treasure ship Chan battles his most elusive adversary... the ghost of a pirate 100 years dead!
When the elderly woman sponsoring a treasure hunt is murdered on board her docked ship, Charlie Chan must deal with a treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, a recalcitrant sea captain and several suspicious passengers - and a second murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- 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
- Robert WeldonSteve Daniels
- Sheila RyanKate Ransome
- Truman BradleyCapt. Kane of the Suva Star
- Donald DouglasJed Thomasson
- Kay AldridgeLaura Parks aka Laura Thursday
- Paul McGrathCharles Parks aka Charles Thursday
- Lenita LaneDr. Anne Bonney
- Milton ParsonsGene LaFarge
- George ReevesBill Lydig
- Ethel GriffiesMiss Patience Nodbury
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Larkin
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Watch before Dead Men Tell
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Charlie Chan in Honolulu
1938 · 6.6/10
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Charlie Chan in Reno
1939 · 6.5/10
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Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
1939 · 6.8/10
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City in Darkness
1939 · 6.6/10
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Charlie Chan in Panama
1940 · 6.8/10
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Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
1940 · 6.9/10
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Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
1940 · 7.7/10
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Murder Over New York
1940 · 6.3/10
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What comes next in the series.
Charlie Chan in Rio
1941 · 6.5/10
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Castle in the Desert
1942 · 7.1/10
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Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
1944 · 6.0/10
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Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat
1944 · 6.6/10
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Black Magic
1944 · 7.1/10
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The Jade Mask
1945 · 6.2/10
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Dead Men Tell: quick answers
What should I watch before Dead Men Tell?
Watch Charlie Chan in Panama (1940), Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940), Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940), and Murder Over New York (1940) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Dead Men Tell?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan in Rio (1941), Castle in the Desert (1942), and Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944).
Is Dead Men Tell worth watching?
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How long is Dead Men Tell?
Dead Men Tell runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
Does Dead Men Tell have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead Men Tell. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead Men Tell parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dead Men Tell is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dead Men Tell on?
Dead Men Tell isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 March 1941. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead Men Tell?
If you liked Dead Men Tell, try The Glass Key, The Italian Job, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed Dead Men Tell?
Dead Men Tell (1941) was directed by Harry Lachman and stars Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Robert Weldon.