Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
“FOUR TIMES IN 18 EERIE MINUTES CHARLIE CHAN FACES DEATH! -- Death from a poison dart! -- Death from a streaking bullet! -- Death from a gleaming dagger!”
Synopsis
A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.
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Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-09
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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
C. Henry Gordon
Dr. Cream
Marc Lawrence
Steve McBirney
Eddie Marr
Henchman Grenock
Charles Wagenheim
Willie Fern
Joan Valerie
Lily Latimer
Marguerite Chapman
Mary Bolton
Hilda Vaughn
Mrs. Joe Rocke
Harold Goodwin
Edwards
Ted Osborne
Tom Agnew
Archie Twitchell
Carter Lane
Michael Visaroff
Otto Von Brom
Joe King
Inspector O'Matthews
Charles Trowbridge
Judge
Emmett Vogan
Prosecuting Attorney
Stanley Blystone
Courtroom Officer
Jimmy Conlin
Tour Bus Barker
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Shores
- Screenplay & Story
- John Larkin
- Original Title
- Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Shores
John Larkin
Department Leadership Roster
Lynn Shores
Director
John Larkin
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum about?
A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.
Who directed Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum was directed by Lynn Shores.
Who stars in Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?
The principal cast of Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum includes Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, C. Henry Gordon, Marc Lawrence, Eddie Marr.
When was Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum released and how long is it?
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).