Chan (Sidney Toler) must determine which guest at a party is responsible for the murder of a divorcee (Louise Henry). Charlie Chan. Crime, Drama, Mystery. "[57] Chan is representative of a model minority, the good stereotype that counters a bad stereotype: "Each stereotypical image is filled with contradictions: the bloodthirsty Indian is tempered with the image of the noble savage; the bandido exists along with the loyal sidekick; and Fu Manchu is offset by Charlie Chan. Sidney Toler, Charlie Chan is a fictional Honolulu police detective created by author Earl Derr Biggers for a series of mystery novels. Sidney Toler (Charlie Chan)Ricardo Cortez (Dr. Ainsley)Phyllis Brooks (Vivian Wells)Slim Summerville (Sheriff Fletcher)Kane Richmond (Curtis Whitman)Victor Sen Yung (James Chan)Pauline Moore (Mary Whitman)Eddie Collins (Cab Driver)Kay Linaker (Mrs. Russell)Louise Henry (Jeanne Bently)Robert Lowery (Wally Burke)Charles D. Brown (Chief of Police King)Iris Wong (Choy Wong)Morgan Conway (George Bently)Hamilton MacFadden (Night Clerk)Jimmy Aubrey (Man in Line-Up)Brooks Benedict (Man in Line-Up)Stanley Blystone (Lineup Officer). Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Norman Foster Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by John Stone . At Kilvaine's suggestion, the murder is re-enacted with Lewis standing in for Zodiac. Adventure, Crime, Mystery. | 210 min Charlie searches for a murderer amidst numerous ghosts conjured up by a strange variety of spiritualists and occultists. Ted North. Director: Director: His clumsy grandson Lee, who's getting married, "helps" him. Charlie Chan Collection, Vol. Phil Rosen Allan Lane, Approved Add it to your Watchlist to receive updates and availability notifications. Toler's last film. Angie Dickinson, Mantan Moreland, Warner Baxter, Lewis' fiance, Eve Cairo, has been meeting with Dr. Zodiac, angering Lewis. An Anthology of Asian-American Writers and Jessica Hagedorn's Charlie Chan is Dead are put forth as alternatives to the Charlie Chan stereotype and "[articulate] cultural anger and exclusion as their animating force. See Full Cast When Jeanne taunts the defenseless Mary and insults Wally Burke, her former suitor, Mrs. Russell, the owner of the hotel, orders her to leave. Roland Winters, James Cardwell. Warren Hymer, Passed | The character of Charlie Chan has been the subject of controversy. Clive Donner Mystery. Jean Rogers, Sparks fly at the Hotel Eldorado in Reno when Mary Whitman arrives to file for divorce from her husband Curtis and meets Curtis' intended, Jeanne Bently. Stars: | Fletcher Chan, a defender of the works, argues that the Chan of Biggers's novels is not subservient to white characters, citing The Chinese Parrot as an example; in this novel, Chan's eyes blaze with anger at racist remarks and in the end, after exposing the murderer, Chan remarks "Perhaps listening to a 'Chinaman' is no disgrace. "Creating Charlie Chan" (22 March 1931). Earl Derr Biggers, quoted in "Creating Charlie Chan" (1931). | Actor 'Hamilton McFadden', who plays the thankless supporting role of Bill Kellogg, formerly directed three earlier big budget entries in the series: "The Black Camel," (1931), Charlie Chan Carries On" 1931), and "Charlie Chan's Greatest Case" in addition to appearing in "Charlie Chan in Reno" (1939). Alle Infos, Inhalt Kritik und Trailer zu Charlie Chan in Reno jetzt bei kinoundco Charlie believes Dr. Zodiac suffers from pseudologia fantastica, and Rhadini challenges Dr. Zodiac to a public test of psychic skills. [1] Plot [ edit] Chan's character "embodies the stereotypes of Chinese Americans, particularly of males: smart, subservient, effeminate. Thomas Beck, Mantan Moreland, Dr. Zodiac appears during the show, and is invited on stage. "[14], For the first film to center mainly on the character of Chan, Warner Oland, a white actor, was cast in the title role in 1931's Charlie Chan Carries On, and it was this film that gained popular success. Sidney Toler, Pat Paterson, As of 2009 it is slated to be produced,[35] but as of 2020 it has not been made. "[24] African-American comedic actor Mantan Moreland played chauffeur Birmingham Brown in 13 films (19441949) which led to criticism of the Monogram films in the forties and since;[24][25] some call his performances "brilliant comic turns",[26] while others describe Moreland's roles as an offensive and embarrassing stereotype. | | While there she is arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow guest at her hotel (which specializes in divorcers). Warner Oland, | Dorothy Revier, 73 min In the Call Bureau Cast Service lists, Sheriff Fletcher's name was originally Foster, Mrs. Russell was named Alice Williamson and Choy Wong was named Sung Li. Mystery. Charles Quigley, Jimmy Chan: Watch out, Pop, he's oily and slippery. Sidney Toler, Director: Thomas Beck, Passed Adventure, Mystery. Becoming intrigued by an acid burn on Mary's sleeve that matches a burn found in the rug in Jeanne's room, Charlie traces the acid to Ainsley. Comedy, Mystery. Richard Haydn, While this Charlie Chan was to be "hip, slim, cerebral, sexy and a martial-arts master," and portrayed by actor Russell Wong, nonetheless the film did not come to fruition. Becoming intrigued by an acid burn on Mary's sleeve that matches a burn found in the rug in Jeanne's room, Charlie traces the acid to Ainsley. | Before long, Jeanne Bentley. Stars: Chan (Sidney Toler) must determine which guest at a party is responsible for the murder of a divorcee (Louise Henry). Like the "signifying monkey" of African-American folklore, Huang continues, Chan "imparts as much insult as wisdom."[66]. Charlie Chan: Slippery man sometimes slip in own oil. In Neil Simon's Murder By Death, Peter Sellers plays a Chinese detective called Sidney Wang, a parody of Chan. I was ambitious. Over four dozen films featuring Charlie Chan were made, beginning in 1926. Later, Kilvaine reveals that Essex was poisoned, but can't rule out suicide. Ainsley claims that he is looking for the money that Jeanne won on the night of her murder, suggesting that Burke killed her for her winnings. Warner Oland, | Louis King Sidney Toler Charlie Chan. Peter Ustinov, By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. | The case against the doctor intensifies when Police Chief King discovers that Jeanne had written checks to Ainsley and reveals that the missing pages in the scrapbook related to Jeanne's previous marriage to Mrs. Russell's late husband, whose death had been attended by Dr. Ainsley. | His briefcase mysteriously disappears. To find the murderer (since, of course, murder does occur), Charlie must outguess Scotland Yard and New York City police. | | Action, Crime, Mystery. This is not an officially branded game, however, the game's main character Charlie Chance is directly based on the original Charlie Chan character, sharing a similar name, trademark moustache and sharp dress sense. Charlie's friend, novelist Paul Essex, dies aboard the aircraft after receiving a radiogram warning him not to ignore "Zodiac". The heir to a huge fortune is presumed drowned, then shows up, is then murdered. Sidney Toler, | John G. Blystone Director: [2][3][4] Biggers, who disliked the Yellow Peril stereotypes he found when he came to California,[5] explicitly conceived of the character as an alternative: "Sinister and wicked Chinese are old stuff, but an amiable Chinese on the side of law and order has never been used."[6]. [12] In both productions, Charlie Chan's role was minimized. Charlie and Jimmy Chan are traveling by plane to San Francisco. Sheila Ryan, | | Mary Beth Hughes. [10] According to critic Sandra Hawley, this description of Chan allows Biggers to portray the character as nonthreatening, the opposite of evil Chinese characters, such as Fu Manchu, while simultaneously emphasizing supposedly Chinese characteristics such as impassivity and stoicism.[11]. 1939; 1 hr 10 mins NR Watchlist. Harry Lachman 70 min J. Edward Bromberg, Passed Claude King, 76 min | Next, Charlie finds dirt particles on the dead woman's boots, which leads him to an abandoned mine shaft in a nearby ghost town. Paul Harvey, Open A group calling itself C.A.N. [29] A Cuban production, La Serpiente Roja (The Red Snake), followed in 1937. Jun (uncredited) Cinematography by Virgil Miller . Allene Ray, Mantan Moreland, 64 min Some find the character to be a positive role model, while others argue that Chan is an offensive stereotype. | Director: Gilbert Emery, After the partners in the LaFontaine Chemical Co. sign a legal agreement leaving their share to the surviving partner(s), two of them are murdered. Oland died in 1938, and the Chan film Charlie Chan at the Ringside was rewritten with additional footage as Mr.Moto's Gamble, an entry in the Mr. Moto series, another contemporary series featuring an East Asian protagonist; Luke appeared as Lee Chan, not only in already shot footage but also in scenes with Moto actor Peter Lorre. 71 min By what name was Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) officially released in India in English? Phil Rosen Synopsis: On the trail of a singer who killed the man she loved in Honolulu, Charlie finds her stabbed to death when he ultimat. Hamilton MacFadden Edmund Burns, Passed John Warburton, Passed 65 min Charlie pulls the needle from his hand and discovers poison in the syringe. Stars: Victor Sen Yung, 60 min Charlie meets with Gregory, who says he is an insurance company detective investigating mysterious suicides. Leon Janney and Rodney Jacobs were heard as Lee Chan, Number One Son, and Dorian St. George was the announcer. There, he finds an engineering kit and bank book belonging to George Bently, the dead woman's husband. Tim Ryan, According to reviews in Hollywood Reporter and Motion Picture Herald, at the time that this picture was produced, this was the most expensive production in the Chan series. | A search of the room by Charlie and his son Jimmy reveals Jeanne's scrapbook with the pages from the years 1935 and 1936 cut out, and Charlie to surmises that a pair of scissors was the murder weapon. Oland, a Swedish . Next, Charlie finds dirt particles on the dead woman's boots, which leads him to an abandoned mine shaft in a nearby ghost town. Mystery. Stars: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Frances Chan, Lynn Shores "[61] In the films, both Charlie Chan in London (1934) and Charlie Chan in Paris (1935) "contain scenes in which Chan coolly and wittily dispatches other characters' racist remarks. Virginia Field, Essex's manuscript is a fictional account of Dr. Zodiac's blackmail scheme, and the next morning Charlie finds that the last page revealing who the murder was committed is missing. Michael McGuire as Brewster James Handy as Esteves Anna Thomson as Audrey Arlen Dean Snyder as Dr. Heath Sam Robards as Moscowitz Bill Cobbs as Dr. Caulfield Tony Cox as Pee Wee Marquette Hamilton Camp as Mayor of 52nd Street John Witherspoon as Sid Tony Todd as Frog Billy Mitchell as Prince Jason Bernard as Benny Tate | Mystery. Combien gagne t il d argent ? Charlotte Henry, Approved Sidney Toler, Charlie continues that he found the missing money in Ainsley's room, but before he finishes his explanation, Vivian Wells, the hotel's social director who is in love with Ainsley, protests his innocence. Sidney Toler, Stars: The plot has Charlie and son Victor Sen Yung in Rio DeJaneiro on an extradition charge to arrest and bring Jacqueline Dalya back to Honolulu to face a murder rap. (Coalition of Asians to Nix) was formed, protesting the fact that non-Chinese actors, Peter Ustinov and Angie Dickinson, had been cast in the primary roles. [44] Andriola was chosen by Biggers to draw the character. Warner Oland, Three Spanish-language Charlie Chan films were made in the 1930s and 1950s. H.B. The benevolent and heroic Chan was conceived as an alternative to Yellow Peril stereotypes and villains like Fu Manchu. | Dr. Zodiac is revealed to be Fred Rhadini. 54%. Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Norman Foster Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by John Stone . Sidney Toler, Charlie realizes Bessie Sibley is providing information on others to protect herself, and that Zodiac was blackmailing Essex. Mystery. | Despite his good qualities, Chan was also perceived as reinforcing condescending Asian stereotypes such as an alleged incapacity to speak idiomatic English and a tradition-bound and subservient nature. Release date. Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Biggers wrote six novels in which Charlie Chan appears: The first film featuring Charlie Chan, as a supporting character, was The House Without a Key (1926), a ten-chapter serial produced by Path Studios, starring George Kuwa, a Japanese actor, as Chan. Victor Sen Yung, Approved The secret of Rhadini's levitation trick is revealed, and Rhadini is stabbed in the aisle during the act. Sign Up now to stay up to date with all of the latest news from TCM. Mantan Moreland, Victor Sen Yung, Harry Lachman Bently escapes, but is captured and accused of murder by Sheriff Fletcher, although Charlie is unconvinced of his guilt. Plot[ edit] Mary Whitman has arrived in Reno to obtain a divorce. Crime, Drama, Mystery. | | | A Charlie Chan comic strip, drawn by Alfred Andriola, was distributed by the McNaught Syndicate beginning October 24, 1938. While there, she is arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow guest at her hotel (which specializes in divorcers). 73 min (photography) Film Editing by Fred Allen . Terry O. Morse Crime, Music, Mystery. Charlie Chan in Reno is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Norman Foster, starring Sidney Toler as the fictional Chinese-American detective Charlie Chan, based on an original story "Death Makes a Decree" by Philip Wylie . | [30], During the 1930s and 1940s, five Chan films were produced in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Mystery. Bently escapes, but is captured and accused of murder by Sheriff Fletcher, although Charlie is unconvinced of his guilt. Walter Miller, Mary's arrest prompts her husband Curtis, a resident of Honolulu, to ask his old friend, Charlie Chan, for help. | | Sidney Toler, Adventure, Crime, Mystery. Charlie Chan travels from his home in Honolulu to Reno to solve the murder at the request of Mary's soon-to-be ex-husband. | Cesar Romero, Harry Lachman Readers and moviegoers of America greeted Chan warmly. | (uncredited) Cinematography by Virgil Miller . Fox hired another white actor, Sidney Toler, to play Charlie Chan, and produced eleven Chan films through 1942. | | Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Roland Winters, [45] Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the strip was dropped; the last strip ran on May 30, 1942. 79 min Combien gagne t il d argent ? | During her telepathy act with Fred Rhadini, Eve comes into contact with someone thinking about murder and Charlie is almost killed when a knife is thrown at him. When Zodiac's Turkish houseman, Abdul, arrives, Charlie searches him and finds the holster that fits the knife. | Jimmy: Sen Yung. Myra uses the "sphinx"an upright metal pseudo-Egyptian coffin with a hidden elevator in its floorto go from the stage to the below-stage area, where her husband's dressing room is located. In these films, Chan, played by Xu Xinyuan (), owns his detective agency and is aided not by a son but by a daughter, Manna, played first by Gu Meijun () in the Shanghai productions and then by Bai Yan () in postwar Hong Kong. Carlos Dantas. | Ben Carter, Stars: English. Director: 74 min When murder intervenes he disguises himself as a Chinese servant and begins sleuthing. Mr. Moto battles murderous treasure hunters for priceless ancient scrolls which reveal the location of the long-lost tomb of Genghis Khan. Mary Whitman has arrived in Reno to obtain a divorce. In 1980, Jerry Sherlock began production on a comedy film to be called Charlie Chan and the Dragon Lady. | Sa fortune s lve 10 000,00 euros mensuels Herbert I. Leeds Howard Bretherton Stars: While there she is arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow guest at her hotel (which specializes in divorcers). He discovers Essex's manuscript in Gregory's hotel room. Joan Woodbury, | Chan was seen as an attractive character, portrayed as intelligent, heroic, benevolent, and honorable; this contrasted the common depiction of Asians as evil or conniving which dominated Hollywood and national media in the early 20th century. Stars: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. | Cast See All. 68 min Sally Eilers, The Biggers novels did not introduce the "Confucius say" proverbs, which were added in the films, but one novel features Chan remarking: "As all those who know me have learned to their distress, Chinese have proverbs to fit every possible situation. Stars: | Director: Harry Lachman | Stars: Warner Oland, Keye Luke, George Brasno, Olive Brasno Votes: 1,724 15. In the Call Bureau Cast Service lists, Sheriff Fletcher's name was originally Foster, Mrs. Russell was named Alice Williamson and Choy Wong was named Sung Li. Warner, Charlie Chan Mary Beth Hughes Joan Reynolds Cobina Wright Grace Ellis (as Cobina Wright Jr.) Ted North Carlos Dantas (as Michael North) Victor Jory Alfredo Cardozo Harold Huber Chief Souto Victor Sen Yung Jimmy Chan (as Sen Yung) Richard Derr Ken Reynolds Jacqueline Dalya Lola Dean Kay Linaker Helen Ashby Truman Bradley Paul Wagner Director: Charlie Chan Ricardo Cortez Dr. Ainsley Phyllis Brooks Vivian Wells Slim Summerville Sheriff Fletcher Kane Richmond Curtis Whitman Photos & Videos View All Charlie Chan in Reno - Lobby Cards 2 Photos Film Details Also Known As Death Makes a Decree Release Date Jun 16, 1939 Premiere Information New York opening: week of 31 May 1939 Young (2007), 128. Director: Mary Brian, | [63], Chan's character has also come under fire for "nuggets of fortune cookie Confucius"[64] and the "counterfeit proverbs" which became so widespread in popular culture. Harry Lachman At this time the series still had the backing of a major studio and so the production values, acting, script, camera work, etc. 62 min | Drue Leyton, Dr. Zodiac accepts the claim by leaving a note on the front door of the Temple of Magic where Rhadini performs. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Norman Foster Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by John Stone . | Charlie believes Gregory's claim is false, and Gregory fails to steal the manuscript back. Phil Rosen Director: Mystery. Robert Emmett Keane, Approved | Sheriff: Slim Summerville. William Beaudine Detective Charlie Chan investigates a pearl necklace, which has caused misery for all of its owners. While investigating the theft of antiquities from an ancient tomb excavation, Charlie discovers the body of the expedition's leader concealed inside the mummy's wrappings. Charlie Chan in Reno was based on Death Makes a Decree, a story by Philip Wylie.~Hal Erickson Cast & Crew Director Norman Foster Writers Albert Ray Robert Kent Cast Sidney Toler Charlie Chan Ricardo Cortez Dr. Ainsley Phyllis Brooks Vivian Wells George "Slim" Summerville Sheriff Tombstone Fletcher Kane Richmond Curtis Whitman ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Stars: Charlie Chan in Reno. Directors: Eugene Forde, Language. a white actor, was cast in the title role in 1931's Charlie Chan Carries On, and it was this film that gained popular success. Public domain due to the omission of a valid copyright notice on original prints. | [28] The film followed essentially the same script as the Anglophonic version, with minor additions such as brief songs and skits and some changes to characters' names (for example, the character Elmer Benbow was renamed Frank Benbow). Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. Norman Foster Mantan Moreland, associate producer Music by Samuel Kaylin . 72 min On the trail of a singer who killed the man she loved in Honolulu, Charlie finds her stabbed to death when he ultimately catches up to her in Rio. Director: Charlie Chan in Reno. Lionel Atwill, Charlie then traps Vivian into exposing a burn on her arm, proving that she murdered Jeanne during a struggle for the acid bottle. Charlie Chan is an agent of the U.S. government assigned to investigate the mysterious death of an inventor. You've got a Chinese hero! Ted North, Approved 2023 Turner Classic Movies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The production ran for 25 performances.[40]. | Vivian: Phyllis Brooks. Stars: The film features Keye Luke as Charlie's son Lee and character actor Harold Huber as a French police inspector.. Warner Oland contracted bronchial pneumonia during his . E.H. Calvert, Stars: Mantan Moreland, Gregory gives Rhadini an alibi after discovering Rhadini's wand in the aisle by his seat. Director: Ross Martin, On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Charlie Chan in Reno is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Norman Foster, starring Sidney Toler as the fictional Chinese-American detective Charlie Chan, based on an original story "Death Makes a Decree" by Philip Wylie. Mystery. Pauline Moore, But, this film had some very good actors, such as Ricardo Cortez, Robert Lowery, and the always funny Slim Summerville supporting Sidney Toler as Chan. | Stars: Modern critics, particularly Asian-Americans, continue to have mixed feelings on Charlie Chan. Paul Leni | | The "amiable Chinese" made his first appearance in The House Without a Key (1925). Stars: Hardie Albright, Approved | Rhadini's clumsy, comic acquaintance, Elmer Kelner, is helping to serve food and drink at the club. Sheng-mei Ma argues that the character is a psychological over-compensation to "rampant paranoia over the racial other."[59]. why was emilio estevez uncredited in mission: impossibleshane richmond cause of death santa barbara Drue Leyton, Marian Nixon, Warren Douglas, Stars: 50%. "[39], Valentine Davies wrote a stage adaptation of novel Keeper of the Keys for Broadway in 1933, with William Harrigan as the lead. Alexander Kirkland, Chan discovers a conspiracy when a low paying gold mine seemingly starts to become profitable, and attempts are made on the owner's life. Charlie's investigation of a phony psychic during the 1939 World Exposition on San Francisco's Treasure Island leads him to expose a suicide as murder. Eugene Forde Charlie, Rhadini, and Lewis go to Dr. Zodiac's home, where Dr. Zodiac conducts an eerie sance. 4 (Charlie Chan in Honolulu / Charlie Chan in Reno / Charlie Chan at Treasure Island / City in Darkness) Sidney Toler 4.7 out of 5 stars 379 Mantan Moreland, Winters' first film. | Noel Neill, 91 min The films, when broadcast on the Fox Movie Channel, were followed by round-table discussions by prominent East Asians in the American entertainment industry, led by George Takei, most of whom were against the films. 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