Crime ·Mystery ·Thriller · United States of America · 1940 · 1h 3m

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum poster
Director
Lynn Shores
Cast
Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan Victor Sen Yung as Jimmy Chan C. Henry Gordon as Dr. Cream Marc Lawrence as Steve McBirney Eddie Marr as Henchman Grenock Charles Wagenheim as Willie Fern
Crew
John Larkin — Writer
Tagline

FOUR TIMES IN 18 EERIE MINUTES CHARLIE CHAN FACES DEATH! -- Death from a poison dart! -- Death from a streaking bullet! -- Death from a gleaming dagger!

Synopsis

A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.

Trailer Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
plastic surgeryescaped convictwax museumcomical sidekick
Key Collaborators
Lynn Shores Director John Larkin Writer
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