Charlie Chan's Secret

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Patric N Sep 20 Another interesting murder mystery. While this movie, like the previous one, withholds important information, to solving the murder, from the viewer, it is also filled with red herrings to make it even more difficult to solve. In the end, there where several theories I had, all as likely. Herbert Mundin was very good as the frightened bumbling butler but I kinda wish he had gotten a chance to shine in the end. As for the secret itself, it gives a little bitter taste even if it is rather obvious. See more Ted B @Movieaddicted Dec 30 3.0 stars; Another good Charlie Chan mystery in the Warner Oland series. Warner had to carry this episode, basically by himself, without his pesky offspring to assist him. The physical comedy that accompanied the episode was supplied by English actor Herbert Mundin, who played the "Nervous Nelly" butler. This film had a clever plot line and methods of murder, as well as a clever murderer. Everyone is a suspect. See more andy f 08/01/2021 Far from the best Charlie Chan (troublesome son is sorely missed) but it has enough spooks and atmosphere to make it interesting. See more 10/17/2012 1.5: Hmm. I was prompted to watch these by an article in The New Yorker that I read a year or two ago. I wasn't expecting them to be outstanding, but I was expecting something better than this. I have now seen essentially every Charlie Chan film, or at least all that were made between 1931 and 1947 (29 films). What struck me most is that these really have more in common with a television show than a feature film. Each film is essentially the same except for the "location." I guess it makes sense as they serve essentially the same purpose. One can essentially watch every film on auto-pilot comfortable in the knowledge that one knows exactly which characters will pop up and that everything will be satisfactorily resolved in the end. They are "C" picture at best. Sidney Toler is pretty good; Warner Toland is somewhat acceptable; and the other two one picture no-names are either inconsequential or awful. It is rather ludicrous that they didn't allow an actual Asian actor to play the role, but the portrayal of African-American's is much more heinous. They certainly pale in comparison to just about every other detective picture/TV series I've ever seen. None of the films rate an individual review so this will have to suffice for all 29. See more 05/14/2012 good entry in the warner oland chan series. See more bill t @Spuzz 02/10/2011 Another great Charlie Chan vehicle here, with plenty of suspects. What's great about this one is ithat there's no gimmick background to the story, just a spooky house in San Francisco. Orland tries his best to confuse everyone, and there's some comedic elements. Very good if you like the Chan films/ See more Read all reviews

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