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Charlie Chan in Egypt 1935

“Once--Twice--Thrice THE KILLER STRIKES-Then CHAN Faces his WEIRDEST MYSTERY!”

Status
Released
Runtime
73 minutes
Director
Louis King
Network
20th Century Fox
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 32 votes NR Mystery Released
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What is Charlie Chan in Egypt?

Charlie Chan in Egypt is a 1935 American mystery film directed by Louis King and starring Warner Oland in the title role. It was the eighth of sixteen 20th Century Fox Charlie Chan films starring Oland, with a cast that also includes Pat Paterson and Thomas Beck.

Type
Film
Year
1935
Status
Released
Runtime
73 minutes
Release date
Jun 4, 1935
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
20th Century Fox
Genres
Mystery
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 32 votes
Episode runtime
~73 minutes
Status
Released
Network
20th Century Fox

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Charlie Chan in Egypt is a 1935 American mystery film directed by Louis King and starring Warner Oland in the title role. It was the eighth of sixteen 20th Century Fox Charlie Chan films starring Oland, with a cast that also includes Pat Paterson and Thomas Beck. The film was released in the United States on June 4, 1935, and has a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes. While investigating the theft of antiquities from an ancient tomb excavation, Charlie discovers that the body of the expedition's leader is concealed inside the mummy's wrappings. An X-ray machine reveals the presence of a corpse in an Egyptian sarcophagus. It is determined not to be that of the ancient high priest, but rather the body of the archaeologist who was thought to be on a trip to the Upper Nile, and is now found murdered.

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“A gripping exploration of mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Charlie Chan in Egypt holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 32 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Charlie Chan in Egypt and when was it released?

Charlie Chan in Egypt is a feature film with a runtime of 73 minutes. It was released in 1935. Release status: Released.

Who directed Charlie Chan in Egypt?

Charlie Chan in Egypt was directed by Louis King.

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