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Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
“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!”
7.7 / 10• 1940• 1h 3m•NR• English
CrimeMysteryThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
Lead
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
C. Henry Gordon
Dr. Cream
Marc Lawrence
Steve McBirney
Eddie Marr
Henchman Grenock
Charles Wagenheim
Willie Fern
Joan Valerie
Lily Latimer
Marguerite Chapman
Mary Bolton
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lynn Shores's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
