The Feathered Serpent
1948, English. Directed by William Beaudine.
In order to learn the location of a fabled Aztec treasure, a professor kidnaps his colleague, the only man able to read the ancient Aztec script that is supposed to reveal the location of the treasure. Charlie Chan and his #1 and #2 sons journey to the jungles of Mexico to find the victim and bring the kidnapper and his gang to justice.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William BeaudineDirector
- Roland WintersCharlie Chan
- Keye LukeLee Chan
- Mantan MorelandBirmingham Brown
- Victor Sen YungTommy Chan
- Carol FormanSonia Cabot
- Robert LivingstonJohn Stanley
- Nils AstherPaul Evans
- Beverly JonsJoan Farnsworth
- Martín GarralagaPedro Francisco Lopez
- George J. LewisJuan Gonzalez
- Leslie DenisonHenry Farnsworth
- Erville AldersonProf. Scott (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 19 December 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Oliver Drake
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The Feathered Serpent: quick answers
What should I watch before The Feathered Serpent?
Watch The Chinese Ring (1947), Docks of New Orleans (1948), The Shanghai Chest (1948), and The Golden Eye (1948) first.
What comes after The Feathered Serpent?
Next in the series: Sky Dragon (1949).
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How long is The Feathered Serpent?
The Feathered Serpent runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does The Feathered Serpent have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Feathered Serpent. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Feathered Serpent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Feathered Serpent is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Feathered Serpent on?
The Feathered Serpent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 December 1948. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Feathered Serpent?
If you liked The Feathered Serpent, try Shadow of the Thin Man, Song of the Thin Man, Another Thin Man.
Who directed The Feathered Serpent?
The Feathered Serpent (1948) was directed by William Beaudine and stars Roland Winters, Keye Luke, Mantan Moreland.