The Black Camel 1931
“The unsolved secrets of Hollywood disclosed under the romantic spell of Hawaiian moonlight”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Director
- Hamilton MacFadden
- Network
- Fox Film Corporation
What is The Black Camel?
The Black Camel is a 1931 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Hamilton MacFadden and starring Warner Oland, Sally Eilers, Bela Lugosi, and Dorothy Revier. The film is classified in the crime and mystery genres and has a runtime of one hour and eleven minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1931
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 21, 1931
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 38 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~71 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Fox Film Corporation
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The Black Camel is a 1931 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Hamilton MacFadden and starring Warner Oland, Sally Eilers, Bela Lugosi, and Dorothy Revier. The film is classified in the crime and mystery genres and has a runtime of one hour and eleven minutes. In the story, movie star Shelah Fane is seeing wealthy Alan Jaynes while filming in Honolulu, Hawaii, but she will not marry him without consulting famed psychic Tarneverro first. Inspector Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police enters the situation, investigating the Honolulu stabbing death of a beautiful actress as well as the unsolved murder of a Hollywood actor that occurred three years earlier. The unsolved secrets of Hollywood are disclosed under the romantic spell of Hawaiian moonlight as the enigmatic psychic and the past unsolved murder serve as keys to help Charlie solve the case.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Black Camel worth watching?
The Black Camel holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 38 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Mystery for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Black Camel and when was it released?
The Black Camel is a feature film with a runtime of 71 minutes. It was released in 1931. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Black Camel?
The Black Camel was directed by Hamilton MacFadden.
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