Highlights
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940) Credits - Full Cast and Crew

1940Movie
Audience Score
67

Cast

S
Sidney Toler
as Charlie Chan
V
Victor Sen Yung
as Jimmy Chan
L
Leo G. Carroll
as Professor Gordon
L
Lionel Atwill
as Dr. Suderman
R
Robert Lowery
as Dick Kenyon
M
Marjorie Weaver
as Paula Drake
C
Cora Witherspoon
as Susie Watson
D
Don Beddoe
as Frederick Ross
L
Leonard Mudie
as Gerald Pendleton
C
Charles Middleton
as Jeremiah Walters
C
Claire Du Brey
as Sarah Walters
J
James Burke
as Wilkie, house detective
R
Richard Keene
as Buttons, ship's steward
H
Harry Strang
as Seaman Guarding Pendleton
H
Harlan Briggs
as San Francisco Coroner
L
Layne Tom Jr.
as Willie Chan
C
C. Montague Shaw
as Inspector Duff
C
Cliff Clark
as Lieutenant Wilson
K
Kay Linaker
as Linda Pendleton
P
Paul McVey
as Mrs. Pendleton's Doctor
W
Wade Boteler
as Honolulu Police Chief
E
Emmett Vogan
as Hotel Manager
J
John Dilson
as Police Doctor at Hotel
J
J. Anthony Hughes
as Detective Wilson, Chan's agent
S
Sherry Hall
as Radio Operator (uncredited)
W
Walter Miller
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
A
Al Kikume
as Cop Extra in Chan's Office

Crew

E
Eugene Forde
Director
E
Earl Derr Biggers
Story
R
Robertson White
Screenplay
L
Lester Ziffren
Screenplay
J
John Stone
Associate Producer
V
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
H
Harry Reynolds
Editor
R
Richard Day
Art Direction
C
Chester Gore
Art Direction
T
Thomas Little
Set Decoration
H
Helen A. Myron
Costume Design

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.