Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
“The strange case of murder by magic!”
Synopsis
Charlie Chan's investigation of a blackmail-induced suicide as a case of murder leads him into a world of magick and mysticism peopled with a stage magician, a phoney spiritualist, and a for-real mind reader.
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Top Cast
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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
Cesar Romero
Fred Rhadini
Douglas Fowley
Peter Lewis
Pauline Moore
Eve Cairo
Donald MacBride
Deputy Police Chief J.J. Kilvaine
Douglass Dumbrille
Stewart Salsbury, alias Thomas Gregory
Trevor Bardette
Dr. Zodiac's Servant
Gerald Mohr
Dr. Zodiac (in disguise)
Wally Vernon
Elmer
June Gale
Myra Rhadini
Billie Seward
Mrs. Bessie Sibley
Sally Blane
Stella Essex
Charles Halton
Uncle Redley
Louis Jean Heydt
Paul Essex
Jack Chefe
Audience Member
Heinie Conklin
First Taxicab Driver
Sayre Dearing
Audience Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- John Larkin
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
John Larkin
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Foster
Director
John Larkin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan at Treasure Island about?
Charlie Chan's investigation of a blackmail-induced suicide as a case of murder leads him into a world of magick and mysticism peopled with a stage magician, a phoney spiritualist, and a for-real mind reader.
Who directed Charlie Chan at Treasure Island?
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Charlie Chan at Treasure Island?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan at Treasure Island includes Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Cesar Romero, Douglas Fowley, Pauline Moore.
When was Charlie Chan at Treasure Island released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan at Treasure Island?
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).