---
title: "Charlie Chan in Panama"
year: 1940
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/charlie-chan-in-panama-1940"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38458
imdb_id: "tt0032325"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 66
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 22
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Charlie Chan in Panama (1940) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/charlie-chan-in-panama-1940

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Charlie Chan in Panama is a film first released in 1940. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Norman Foster
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sidney Toler** as *Charlie Chan*
- **Jean Rogers** as *Kathi Lenesch*
- **Lionel Atwill** as *Cliveden Compton*
- **Mary Nash** as *Miss Sarah Finch*
- **Victor Sen Yung** as *Jimmy Chan*
- **Kane Richmond** as *Richard Cabot*
- **Chris-Pin Martin** as *Sergeant Montero*
- **Lionel Royce** as *Dr. Rudolph Grosser*
- **Helen Ericson** as *Stewardess*
- **Jack La Rue** as *Emil Manolo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Charlie Chan in Panama?
Streaming availability for Charlie Chan in Panama varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Charlie Chan in Panama worth watching?
Charlie Chan in Panama holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 22 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Charlie Chan in Panama and when was it released?
Charlie Chan in Panama is a feature film with a runtime of 66 minutes. It was released in 1940. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Charlie Chan in Panama?
Charlie Chan in Panama was directed by Norman Foster.

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