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Charlie Chan in Rio

1941 · 60 min · Director: Harry Lachman

Charlie Chan in Rio (1941) is a crime film, directed by Harry Lachman. It stars Sidney Toler and Victor Sen Yung. The 60-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Charlie Chan in Rio Is About

The detective Charlie Chan travels to Rio de Janeiro to arrest a nightclub singer suspected of a murder in Hawaii. But the singer is killed before he can take her in, and Chan finds himself working with the Rio police to solve that second death. As always he has his son with him, along with an assistant who makes everything harder. The film is a fast sixty minute instalment of a series. That Chan is played by a white actor in make up is the part of the series most argued about now. Sidney Toler plays the lead in Harry Lachman’s film, completed in 1941.

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What is Charlie Chan in Rio about?

The detective Charlie Chan travels to Rio de Janeiro to arrest a nightclub singer suspected of a murder in Hawaii. But the singer is killed before he can take her in, and Chan finds himself working with the Rio police to solve that second death.

Where can I watch Charlie Chan in Rio?

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How long is Charlie Chan in Rio?

Charlie Chan in Rio runs for 60 minutes (1h).

When did Charlie Chan in Rio come out?

Charlie Chan in Rio was released in 1941.

Who directed Charlie Chan in Rio?

Charlie Chan in Rio was directed by Harry Lachman.

Who stars in Charlie Chan in Rio?

Charlie Chan in Rio stars Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Harold Huber, Mary Beth Hughes.

What is Charlie Chan in Rio's rating?

Charlie Chan in Rio holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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