Charlie Chan in Honolulu(1938)
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.
Movie: Charlie Chan in Honolulu
Top 10 Billed Cast
Charlie Chan
Judy Hayes
James Chan
Al Hogan
Randolph
Mrs. Carol Wayne
Dr. Cardigan
Captain Johnson
Johnny McCoy
Joe Arnold
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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.
Release Date
1938-12-30
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6.4
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