Charlie Chan at the Race Track(1936)
THE DEADLY PHANTOM HORSESHOE STRIKES! AN OCEAN LINER BLAZES ...TO COVER CRIME! THE INFRA-RAY HURLS UNSEEN DEATH! THE POISON FOAM BUBBLES VENOMOUSLY!
When a friend of Charlie's is found kicked to death by his own race horse on board a Honolulu-bound liner, the detective discovers foul play and uncovers an international gambling ring.
Movie: Charlie Chan at the Race Track
Top 10 Billed Cast
Charlie Chan
Lee Chan
Alice Fenton
Bruce Rogers
George Chester
Bagley
Warren Fenton
Denny Barton
Major Gordon Kent
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When a friend of Charlie's is found kicked to death by his own race horse on board a Honolulu-bound liner, the detective discovers foul play and uncovers an international gambling ring.
Release Date
1936-08-07
Average
7.109
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
THE DEADLY PHANTOM HORSESHOE STRIKES! AN OCEAN LINER BLAZES ...TO COVER CRIME! THE INFRA-RAY HURLS UNSEEN DEATH! THE POISON FOAM BUBBLES VENOMOUSLY!
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