Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
“DEATH AFLOAT...striking swiftly. suddenly...leaving on each strangled victim a calling card of crimson coin...thirty pieces of silver!”
Synopsis
On a cruise ship from Honolulu to San Francisco, the famous Chinese detective encounters four more murders while trying to figure out the murder of a Scotland Yard friend.
Part of the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
Leo G. Carroll
Professor Gordon
Lionel Atwill
Dr. Suderman
Robert Lowery
Dick Kenyon
Marjorie Weaver
Paula Drake
Cora Witherspoon
Susie Watson
Don Beddoe
Frederick Ross
Leonard Mudie
Gerald Pendleton
Charles Middleton
Jeremiah Walters
Claire Du Brey
Sarah Walters
James Burke
Wilkie, house detective
Richard Keene
Buttons, ship's steward
Harry Strang
Seaman Guarding Pendleton
Harlan Briggs
San Francisco Coroner
Layne Tom Jr.
Willie Chan
C. Montague Shaw
Inspector Duff
Cliff Clark
Lieutenant Wilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Robertson White, Lester Ziffren
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Forde
Robertson White, Lester Ziffren, Earl Derr Biggers
Virgil Miller
Harry Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Forde
Director
Robertson White
Screenplay
Lester Ziffren
Screenplay
Helen A. Myron
Costume Design
Harry Reynolds
Editor
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise.
THE EXCEEDINGLY-ASTOUNDING MONDO-AWESOME FLICKERS PROJECT 2016 😲😇♠️
Here's to Sweet 16 -- 2016, that is. And for more magnificent movie watchin' with yet another go at keeping track of all the films I watch this year. This time around, the title of 2016's list was invented by AngelAce.
Missing Mine
Test
Test list.
MovieLens[20K:30K]
Charlie Chan Collection
Ed's Favorite Movies and TV Shows
The favorites of Ed Sanders of Colorado Springs, CO
Similar Titles to Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
6.4
7.3
8.5
6.5
7.3
8.7
5.7
5.9
5.8
7.1
6.1
6.8
7.3
10.0
6.3
6.7
5.1
7.0
More Like Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise about?
On a cruise ship from Honolulu to San Francisco, the famous Chinese detective encounters four more murders while trying to figure out the murder of a Scotland Yard friend.
Who directed Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise?
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise was directed by Eugene Forde.
Who stars in Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise includes Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Leo G. Carroll, Lionel Atwill, Robert Lowery.
When was Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.