Charlie Chan in Reno
“THE CASE OF THE MURDERED DIVORCEE!”
Synopsis
Mary Whitman has gone to Reno to obtain a divorce. While there she is arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow guest at her hotel (which specializes in divorcers). There are many others at the hotel who wanted the victim out of the way. Charlie comes from his home in Honolulu to solve the murder.
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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Ricardo Cortez
Dr. Ainsley
Phyllis Brooks
Vivian Wells
Slim Summerville
Sheriff Tombstone Fletcher
Kane Richmond
Curtis Whitman
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
Pauline Moore
Mary Whitman
Eddie Collins
Cab Driver
Kay Linaker
Mrs. Wayne Russell
Louise Henry
Jeanne Bentley
Robert Lowery
Wally Burke
Charles D. Brown
Police Chief King
Iris Wong
Choy Wong
Morgan Conway
George Bentley
Hamilton MacFadden
Night Clerk
Jimmy Aubrey
Me #3 Son Wiseguy
Brooks Benedict
Man in Line-Up
Stanley Blystone
Lineup Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Hyland, Earl Derr Biggers
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan in Reno
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Frances Hyland, Earl Derr Biggers
Department Leadership Roster
Frances Hyland
Writer
Norman Foster
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Chan in Reno
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan in Reno about?
Mary Whitman has gone to Reno to obtain a divorce. While there she is arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow guest at her hotel (which specializes in divorcers). There are many others at the hotel who wanted the victim out of the way. Charlie comes from his home in Honolulu to solve the murder.
Who directed Charlie Chan in Reno?
Charlie Chan in Reno was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Charlie Chan in Reno?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan in Reno includes Sidney Toler, Ricardo Cortez, Phyllis Brooks, Slim Summerville, Kane Richmond.
When was Charlie Chan in Reno released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan in Reno was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Charlie Chan in Reno based on a book or true story?
Charlie Chan in Reno is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan in Reno?
Charlie Chan in Reno holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).