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17 January 1936 (USA) moreTagline:
San Francisco is the scene of Chan's newest and most baffling mystery!Plot:
The heir to a huge fortune is presumed drowned, then shows up, is then murdered. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
Great setting and concept, but not as satisfying as it should have been. moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Warner Oland | ... | Charlie Chan | |
| Rosina Lawrence | ... | Alice Lowell | |
| Charles Quigley | ... | Dick Williams (Alice's fiancé) | |
| Henrietta Crosman | ... | Henrietta Lowell | |
| Edward Trevor | ... | Fred Gage (Janice's husband) | |
| Astrid Allwyn | ... | Janice Gage (daughter) | |
| Herbert Mundin | ... | Baxter (butler) | |
| Jonathan Hale | ... | Warren T. Phelps (lawyer) | |
| Egon Brecher | ... | Ulrich (caretaker) | |
| Gloria Roy | ... | Carlotta (medium) | |
| Ivan Miller | ... | Morton of Homicide | |
| Arthur Edmund Carewe | ... | Prof. Bowen (advisor in psychic research) |
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Crew or equipment visible: When the camera dollies back from Charlie working with his forensic kit, its shadow can be clearly seen. moreFAQ
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Although I love Warner Oland as Chan, this one is a bit of a disappointment. The idea of seances at a mysterious mansion seems like it should be one of the best films of the series. However, it comes off a bit slow moving and doesn't quite capture the mood it should have. I also missed Keye Luke as No. 1 Son. It isn't a bad film or mystery. But it doesn't compare to the many great Chans of Oland and Toler. An interesting historical note is a quick shot of the Golden Gate Bridge--still under construction--as Chan flies into San Francisco. The bridge was completed in 1937 and is seen here in 1935 when the film was made. This one is fun, but should have been better!