Charlie Chan in the Secret Service
1944, English. Directed by Phil Rosen.
The screen's most daring sleuth!
Charlie Chan is an agent of the US government working in Washington DC and he is assigned to investigate the murder of the inventor of a highly advanced torpedo. Aiding Chan is his overeager but dull-witted son Tommy and his daughter Iris.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler): watch order
Cast & crew
- Phil RosenDirector
- Sidney TolerCharlie Chan
- Mantan MorelandBirmingham Brown
- Arthur LoftInspector Jones
- Gwen KenyonInez Arranto
- Sarah EdwardsMrs. Hargue
- George J. LewisPaul Arranto
- Marianne QuonIris Chan
- Benson FongTommie Chan
- Muni SeroffPeter Laska
- Barry BernardDavid Blake
- Gene RothLuis Philipe Vega
- Eddy ChandlerLewis
Details
- Released
- 14 February 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Callahan
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What Charlie Chan in the Secret Service is based on
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.
Fictional human
Charlie Chan
By Earl Derr Biggers
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1940 · 7.6/10
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1944 · 6.5/10
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Charlie Chan in the Secret Service: quick answers
What should I watch before Charlie Chan in the Secret Service?
Watch Murder Over New York (1940), Dead Men Tell (1941), Charlie Chan in Rio (1941), and Castle in the Desert (1942) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Charlie Chan in the Secret Service?
Next in the series: Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944), Black Magic (1944), and The Jade Mask (1945).
Is Charlie Chan in the Secret Service worth watching?
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How long is Charlie Chan in the Secret Service?
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does Charlie Chan in the Secret Service have a post-credits scene?
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Charlie Chan in the Secret Service parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Charlie Chan in the Secret Service on?
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 February 1944. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Charlie Chan in the Secret Service?
If you liked Charlie Chan in the Secret Service, try Shadow of the Thin Man, Song of the Thin Man, Another Thin Man.
Who directed Charlie Chan in the Secret Service?
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944) was directed by Phil Rosen and stars Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Arthur Loft.
What is Charlie Chan in the Secret Service based on?
Charlie Chan in the Secret Service is based on Charlie Chan, a fictional human by Earl Derr Biggers.