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Charlie Chan in Honolulu

With Charlie Chan distracted by the imminent birth of his first grandchild, young Tommy Chan persuades his older brother Jimmy (eager to be a detective) to take Pop's place when a call comes in directing Charlie to investigate a murder aboard a freighter. Charlie eventually learns of this and boards the ship to straighten out its slew of suspects, a cargo hold full of wild animals, and two well-meaning but ineffectual sons.

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Cast & Crew See All

Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Phyllis Brooks
Judy Hayes
Victor Sen Yung
James Chan

Awards

  • 1939 - Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March) - winner

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