The Scarlet Clue

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The Scarlet Clue

Released May 11, 1945

1h 5m

Mystery & Thriller

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The services of the brilliant detective Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) are required again when an espionage ring attempts to steal secret plans from the U.S. government. After one of the spies is killed by a colleague, the murderer makes off in a car stolen from radio star Diane Hall (Helen Devereaux), but Chan soon discovers that this isn't just a coincidence. Something strange is going on at the Cosmo Radio Center, and Chan is just the man to find out what it is.

Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 22, 2005

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Above average Monogram Chan with nice radio station setting.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 3, 2005

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...the case is far to complicated to ever entirely hold our interest.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 14, 2004

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

This was the best Monogram version of Charlie Chan.

Rated: B-

Nov 12, 2001

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Russ G

Should be packaged in a double feature with a Sherlock Holmes installment made within a year of this film called "The Scarlet CLAW." Both films feature more gore, or at least suggested gore, than is usual for either the Chan or Holmes B-movie franchise.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Audience Member

The Scarlet Clue was another entertaining Charlie Chan entry--Chan Films Go More Comedic With Moreland!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

ok entry in this serial but sidney toler not my fave chan

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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bill t

Fun Charlie Chan vehicle here, as Chan goes to a TV/Radio studio to seek out a killer. Mantan gets all the best lines and he's less annoying than usual. Which I can say the same for Benson Fong. Is really quite fun and humorous, loses it somewhat during the final act though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

This is a great mystery-themed film of the '40s era, and here in 'The Scarlet Clue' Charlie Chan takes his case on soap opera radio. Filmed in good black and white quality.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

Ok... a radio studio, a deadly cigarette, a shoe print & top secret radar plans. The only Charlie Chan where MMoreland & his partner do their comedy routine.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Phil Rosen

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Sidney Toler

Charlie Chan

Benson Fong

Tommy Chan

Mantan Moreland

Birmingham Brown

Helen Devereaux

Diane Hall

Robert E. Homans

Capt. Flynn

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Synopsis

The services of the brilliant detective Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) are required again when an espionage ring attempts to steal secret plans from the U.S. government. After one of the spies is killed by a colleague, the murderer makes off in a car stolen from radio star Diane Hall (Helen Devereaux), but Chan soon discovers that this isn't just a coincidence. Something strange is going on at the Cosmo Radio Center, and Chan is just the man to find out what it is.

Director: Phil Rosen
Producer: James S. Burkett
Production Co: Monogram Pictures
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 11, 1945, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2016
Runtime: 1h 5m

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