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Charlie Chan in The Jade Mask (1945) [NR]

Featuring:
Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Edwin Luke

Written by:
George Callahan
Earl Derr Biggers

Directed by:
Phil Rosen


Release Date:
January 26, 1945

Original Title:
Charlie Chan in The Jade Mask

Alternate Titles:
La maschera di giada

Genres:
Crime | Horror | Mystery | Science Fiction

Production Companies:
Monogram Pictures

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
US: NR 

Runtime: 66

A MYSTERY MANSION...Where death lurks in every dark corner and a mad genius runs loose!

Overview from TheMovieDB

The latest assignment for respected detective Charlie Chan has come directly from the government and involves the disappearance of a scientist named Harper, who was working on an extremely important serum. When the scientist is killed, Chan must sort through all very likely suspects, including the man's sister and his butler.

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Overview from Open Movies

Eccentric scientist Harper lives in a spooky mansion with all the trimmings: hidden lab, secret panels, inscrutable butler, and greedy relatives with unusual talents. When Harper seems to be murdered, Charlie Chan (with the uninvited help of No. 4 son) tries to answer such questions as Where's the body? How can a dead man walk? And how can a secret murder be done in full view of detectives and witnesses?

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Rankings and Honors

Charlie Chan in The Jade Mask (1945) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 6.2/10

Performers

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Production

Characters:
Earl Derr Biggers

Director:
Phil Rosen

Director of Photography:
Harry Neumann

Editor:
John C. Fuller

Producer:
James S. Burkett

Set Decoration:
Vin Taylor

Writer:
George Callahan

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