Highlights
Castle in the Desert

Castle in the Desert (1942) Credits - Full Cast and Crew

1942Movie
Audience Score
68

Cast

S
Sidney Toler
as Charlie Chan
V
Victor Sen Yung
as Jimmy Chan
L
Lenita Lane
as Lucy Borgia Manderley
D
Douglass Dumbrille
as Paul Manderley
S
Steven Geray
as Dr. Retling
E
Edmund MacDonald
as Walter Hartford
A
Arleen Whelan
as Brenda Hartford
E
Ethel Griffies
as Mme. Saturnia, aka Lizzie
H
Henry Daniell
as Watson King
R
Richard Derr
as Carl Detheridge
L
Lucien Littlefield
as Prof. Gleason
M
Milton Parsons
as Arthur Fletcher
G
George Chandler
as The Bus Driver
O
Oliver Blake
as The Hotel Manager
E
Eric Wilton
as The Majordomo
P
Paul Kruger
as (unconfirmed)
T
Tex Phelps
as (scene deleted)

Crew

H
Harry Lachman
Director
R
Richard Day
Art Direction
B
Bernard Freericks
Sound
H
Harry M. Leonard
Sound
V
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
T
Thomas Little
Set Decoration
J
John Brady
Editor
L
Lewis H. Creber
Art Direction
W
William Koenig
Production Manager
H
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
R
Ralph Dietrich
Producer
J
John Francis Larkin
Screenplay
E
Earl Derr Biggers
Characters

Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection

A collection of the Charlie Chan films starring Sydney Toler from 1944 to 1946. Toler took over the role of the brilliant Honolulu detective after the passing of Warner Oland, bringing his own unique charm and dry wit to the character. His portrayal solidified Charlie Chan's place as one of cinema's most iconic detectives. Sydney Toler's take on Charlie Chan was marked by his sharp intellect, calm demeanor, and clever humor. Toler's ability to deliver insightful one-liners while unraveling complex mysteries made him a fan favorite.