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The Scarlet Clue

  • 1945
  • Approved
  • 1h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.6K
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Benson Fong, Mantan Moreland, and Sidney Toler in The Scarlet Clue (1945)
Mystery

Charlie discovers a scheme for the theft of government radar plans while investigating several murders.Charlie discovers a scheme for the theft of government radar plans while investigating several murders.Charlie discovers a scheme for the theft of government radar plans while investigating several murders.

  • Director
    • Phil Rosen
  • Writers
    • George Callahan
    • Earl Derr Biggers
  • Stars
    • Sidney Toler
    • Mantan Moreland
    • Ben Carter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Phil Rosen
    • Writers
      • George Callahan
      • Earl Derr Biggers
    • Stars
      • Sidney Toler
      • Mantan Moreland
      • Ben Carter
    • 39User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Sidney Toler
    Sidney Toler
    • Charlie Chan
    Mantan Moreland
    Mantan Moreland
    • Birmingham Brown
    Ben Carter
    Ben Carter
    • Ben Carter
    Benson Fong
    Benson Fong
    • Tommy Chan
    Virginia Brissac
    Virginia Brissac
    • Mrs. Marsh
    Robert Homans
    Robert Homans
    • Capt. Flynn
    • (as Robert E. Homans)
    Jack Norton
    Jack Norton
    • Willie Rand
    Janet Shaw
    Janet Shaw
    • Gloria Bayne
    Helen Deverell
    • Diane Hall
    • (as Helen Devereaux)
    Victoria Faust
    • Hulda Swenson
    Kernan Cripps
    Kernan Cripps
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    I. Stanford Jolley
    I. Stanford Jolley
    • Ralph Brett
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Jordan
    • Nelson
    • (uncredited)
    Kenner G. Kemp
    Kenner G. Kemp
    • Police Radio Expert
    • (uncredited)
    Milton Kibbee
    Milton Kibbee
    • Herbert Sinclair
    • (uncredited)
    Reid Kilpatrick
    Reid Kilpatrick
    • Wilbur Chester
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Mayo
    Frank Mayo
    • Det. Hodge
    • (uncredited)
    Leonard Mudie
    Leonard Mudie
    • Horace Karlos
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Phil Rosen
    • Writers
      • George Callahan
      • Earl Derr Biggers
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      At one point at the TV station, Sidney Toler appears to have actually gotten shocked, albeit accidentally, by a cyclometer, ad-libbing " . . . also keep finger out of same" in response.
    • Goofs
      The first time Tommy and Birmingham go into the weather tunnel, Birmingham accidentally turns on the hot steam, thinking it was a light switch. Instead of turning the switch off, they continue on, go through another door and end up in the blizzard tunnel. Later, when chasing the killer, Tommy and Birmingham go into the steam tunnel (it is turned off) while Charlie goes around to the other tunnel to trap the killer. This blizzard tunnel is on, but Charlie doesn't bother to turn it off, he just continues into the tunnel.
    • Quotes

      Tommy Chan: Hey, you know, Pop, I've got an idea about this case.

      Charlie Chan: Yes? Well?

      Tommy Chan: Well, I had an idea, but it's gone now.

      Charlie Chan: Possibly could not stand solitary confinement.

    • Connections
      Edited into Who Dunit Theater: The Scarlet Clue (2016)

    User reviews39

    Featured review
    6/10

    good Chan

    "The Scarlet Clue" is a Charlie Chan mystery from Monogram starring Sidney Toler, Benson Fong as number three son Tommy, and Mantan Moreland as the chauffeur Birmingham. In this one, from 1945, Charlie is looking into the theft of government papers involving a radar. In doing so, Charlie not only runs into murder but also actors on the radio, as for some reason, there's a lab in the same building.

    Delightful, often humorous Chan mystery, though incredibly dated today. Mantan Moreland is hilarious, and Chan has a great relationship with both son Tommy and Birmingham. Toler was a good Chan in very different, not very politically correct for these times. Enjoy them for what they are.
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    • Mar 15, 2011
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    • Release date
      • May 11, 1945 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Charlie Chan in the Scarlet Clue
    • Production company
      • Monogram Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $75,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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