Charlie Chan in Rio
1941, English. Directed by Harry Lachman.
it's Chan's most Spine-tingling mystery!
In Rio de Janiero to arrest a nightclub singer on suspicion of a murder in Hawaii, Charlie Chan becomes involved with the Rio police in solving the singer's own murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler): watch order
Cast & crew
- Harry LachmanDirector
- Sidney TolerLt. Charlie Chan
- Victor Sen YungJimmy Chan
- Harold HuberSenior Souto, police chief
- Mary Beth HughesJoan Reynolds
- Cobina WrightGrace Ellis
- Victor JoryAlfredo Cardozo, alias Marana
- Kay LinakerHelen Ashby
- Hamilton MacFaddenBill Kellogg
- Richard DerrKen Reynolds
- Ted NorthClark V. Denton
- Truman BradleyPaul Wagner
- Iris WongLili Wong
Details
- Released
- 5 September 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lester Ziffren, Samuel G. Engel
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What Charlie Chan in Rio is based on
Charlie Chan in Rio is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.
Fictional human
Charlie Chan
By Earl Derr Biggers
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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Murder Over New York
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1944 · 6.5/10
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Charlie Chan in Rio: quick answers
What should I watch before Charlie Chan in Rio?
Watch Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940), Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940), Murder Over New York (1940), and Dead Men Tell (1941) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Charlie Chan in Rio?
Next in the series: Castle in the Desert (1942), Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944), and Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944).
Is Charlie Chan in Rio worth watching?
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How long is Charlie Chan in Rio?
Charlie Chan in Rio runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Charlie Chan in Rio have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Charlie Chan in Rio. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Charlie Chan in Rio parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Charlie Chan in Rio is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan in Rio on?
Charlie Chan in Rio isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 September 1941. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie Chan in Rio?
If you liked Charlie Chan in Rio, try The Scarlet Claw, The Glass Key, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed Charlie Chan in Rio?
Charlie Chan in Rio (1941) was directed by Harry Lachman and stars Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Harold Huber.
What is Charlie Chan in Rio based on?
Charlie Chan in Rio is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.