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Charlie Chan in Honolulu - HD. While Charlie is distracted with the birth of his first grandchild, son Jimmy impersonates his father in order to investigate a murder aboard a freighter in...
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Charlie Chan in Honolulu. The Chinese detective (Sidney Toler) and his No. 2 son (Sen Yung) hold a ship in port to probe a shooting on board.
- Mystery & Thriller
Charlie Chan in Honolulu was actor Sidney Toler's first performance as the Asian detective. He was selected by producer Darryl F. Zanuck to follow in the footsteps of the late Warner Oland who played Chan from 1931 until his death in 1938.
With Charlie Chan distracted by the imminent birth of his first grandchild, young Tommy Chan persuades his older brother Jimmy (eager to be a detective) to take Pop's place when a call comes in directing Charlie to investigate a murder aboard a freighter.
Overview. While Charlie is distracted with the birth of his first grandchild, son Jimmy impersonates his father in order to investigate a murder aboard a freighter in the harbor. Earl Derr Biggers.
Charlie Chan in Honolulu finally provides the answer, and it's a smart one. Taking place in Honolulu, Chan's home, allows us to start with scenes of him surrounded by his large family - all (excepting Toler) played by Asian American actors and actresses.
