Dead Men Tell
“Aboard a treasure ship Chan battles his most elusive adversary... the ghost of a pirate 100 years dead!”
Synopsis
When the elderly woman sponsoring a treasure hunt is murdered on board her docked ship, Charlie Chan must deal with a treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, a recalcitrant sea captain and several suspicious passengers - and a second murder.
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Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
Robert Weldon
Steve Daniels
Sheila Ryan
Kate Ransome
Truman Bradley
Capt. Kane of the Suva Star
Donald Douglas
Jed Thomasson
Kay Aldridge
Laura Parks aka Laura Thursday
Paul McGrath
Charles Parks aka Charles Thursday
Lenita Lane
Dr. Anne Bonney
Milton Parsons
Gene LaFarge
George Reeves
Bill Lydig
Ethel Griffies
Miss Patience Nodbury
Lee Tung Foo
Ship's Cook (Uncredited)
Tim Ryan
Bartender (Uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
Insp. Vessey (Uncredited)
Charles Tannen
Sailor with Girl (Uncredited)
John Wallace
Peg-legged Sailor (Uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Dart Game Sailor (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Lachman
- Screenplay & Story
- Earl Derr Biggers, John Larkin
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Dead Men Tell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Lachman
Earl Derr Biggers, John Larkin
David Raksin
Charles G. Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Lachman
Director
John Larkin
Writer
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
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 Dead Men Tell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Men Tell about?
When the elderly woman sponsoring a treasure hunt is murdered on board her docked ship, Charlie Chan must deal with a treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, a recalcitrant sea captain and several suspicious passengers - and a second murder.
Who directed Dead Men Tell?
Dead Men Tell was directed by Harry Lachman.
Who stars in Dead Men Tell?
The principal cast of Dead Men Tell includes Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, Robert Weldon, Sheila Ryan, Truman Bradley.
When was Dead Men Tell released and how long is it?
Dead Men Tell was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Men Tell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Men Tell was composed by David Raksin.
Is Dead Men Tell based on a book or true story?
Dead Men Tell is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Men Tell?
Dead Men Tell holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).