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.
Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938) is a mystery, crime, comedy and thriller film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, released on December 30, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Sidney Toler, Phyllis Brooks, Victor Sen Yung and Eddie Collins. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
Sidney Toler
as Charlie Chan
Phyllis Brooks
as Judy Hayes
Victor Sen Yung
as James Chan
Eddie Collins
as Al Hogan
John 'Dusty' King
as Randolph
Claire Dodd
as Mrs. Carol Wayne
George Zucco
as Dr. Cardigan
Robert Barrat
as Captain Johnson
Marc Lawrence
as Johnny McCoy
Richard Lane
as Joe Arnold
Ruth Clifford
as Nurse
Layne Tom Jr.
as Tommy Chan
Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, written by Earl Derr Biggers and Charles S. Belden, produced by Sol M. Wurtzel.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 22 ratings.
This opens up with the most anachronistic scene you're ever likely to see in a "Charlie Chan" film. Him, mama and his thirteen (is that a lucky number?) all around the dinner table excitedly awaiting the arrival of the first grandchild. Whilst "Pop" - for the first time played by Sidney Toler - is suitably distracted, No.2 son "Jimmy" (Victor Sen Yung) manages to get in way over his head impersonating his father on…
Reviewed on June 20, 2022
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The main cast of Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938) includes Sidney Toler, Phyllis Brooks, Victor Sen Yung, Eddie Collins and John 'Dusty' King. The film was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Charlie Chan in Honolulu was released on December 30, 1938 and runs for 1h 7m.
Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
