Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum(1940)
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!
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.
Movie: Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
Top 10 Billed Cast
Charlie Chan
Jimmy Chan (as Sen Yung)
Dr. Cream
Steve McBirney
Henchman Grenock
Willie Fern, museum watchman
Lily Latimer
Mary Bolton
Mrs. Joe Rocke
Edwards, radio sound man
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