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Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944): Cast

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944) movie poster

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service is a 1944 crime comedy directed by Phil Rosen, starring Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Benson Fong and Marianne Quon. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.

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Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 3m (63 min)
Director
Phil Rosen
Genres
Comedy , Crime , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Charlie Chan in the Secret Service About?

The premise of Charlie Chan in the Secret Service without spoilers.

Charlie Chan serves as a daring government sleuth in Washington, D.C., tasked with solving the murder of the scientist who created a revolutionary torpedo. He is aided by his enthusiastic but simple‑minded son Tommy and his sharp‑witted daughter Iris, who together unravel the high‑stakes conspiracy.

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service Themes & Keywords

· 47 tags
  • asian american detective
  • wall safe
  • torpedo
  • cocktail
  • charlie chan character
  • six word title
  • 1940s
  • united states secret service
  • federal law enforcement
  • treasury department
  • treasury department agent
  • u.s. treasury department
+35 more
  • model of ocean liner
  • laboratory
  • bomb
  • close up of eye
  • peephole
  • scream off camera
  • california state flag
  • taxi
  • world war two
  • engineering diagram
  • long barrel luger
  • miniature statue of liberty
  • dimming the lights
  • kitchen knife
  • slang
  • reference to confucius
  • luger
  • crooked painting
  • camera shot of hand holding a gun
  • mixing a drink
  • mirror
  • cigar smoking
  • proverb
  • electrocuted
  • faking paralysis
  • key
  • booby trap
  • german spy
  • man uses a wheelchair
  • man wears a white suit
  • death
  • agent
  • caucasian actor plays an asian character
  • bodyguard
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service Cast & Characters

Sidney Toler leads the cast as Charlie Chan, with Benson Fong as Tommie Chan and Marianne Quon as Iris Chan. Directed by Phil Rosen; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Phil Rosen

More films directed by Phil Rosen: Step by Step, The Shadow Returns, The Red Dragon and The Scarlet Clue.

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Cars

Cars in Charlie Chan in the Secret Service

6 cars on screen, including the 1941 De Soto De Luxe and the 1939 Buick Special.

All 6 cars
  • 1941 De Soto De Luxe in Charlie Chan in the Secret Service 1941 De Soto De Luxe Minor role
  • 1939 Buick Special in Charlie Chan in the Secret Service 1939 Buick Special Background role
  • 1937 Chevrolet Master in Charlie Chan in the Secret Service 1937 Chevrolet Master Background role
  • 1935 Chevrolet Master De Luxe in Charlie Chan in the Secret Service 1935 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Background role
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Charlie Chan in the Secret Service Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Charlie Chan no Serviço Secreto” and “Секретная служба”.

Also known as
  • Charlie Chan no Serviço Secreto
  • Секретная служба
  • Charlie Chan en el servicio secreto
  • 华人侦探陈查理之秘密服务
  • Charlie Chan nei servizi segreti
  • 華人偵探陳查理之秘密服務

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Charlie Chan in the Secret Service FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Charlie Chan in the Secret Service, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Charlie Chan in the Secret Service?

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

When was Charlie Chan in the Secret Service released?

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service was released on February 14, 1944.

Who directed Charlie Chan in the Secret Service?

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service was directed by Phil Rosen.

More films by Phil Rosen

Who is in the cast of Charlie Chan in the Secret Service?

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service stars Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Benson Fong as Tommie Chan and Marianne Quon as Iris Chan, among 13 credited actors.

Does Charlie Chan in the Secret Service have a post-credit scene?

No. Charlie Chan in the Secret Service has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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