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Charlie Chan in Panama
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Charlie Chan in Panama

1940-03-01 · 66 min · ★ 6.8

Crime · Thriller · Mystery · Comedy

Charlie impersonates an employee of the U.S. government to foil an espionage plot which would destroy part of the Panama Canal, trapping a Navy fleet on its way to the Pacific after maneuvers in the Atlantic.

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Directors
Norman Foster
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sidney TolerSidney TolerCharlie Chan
Jean RogersJean RogersKathi Lenesch
Lionel AtwillLionel AtwillCliveden Compton
Mary NashMary NashMiss Sarah Finch
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungJimmy Chan
Kane RichmondKane RichmondRichard Cabot
Chris-Pin MartinChris-Pin MartinSergeant Montero
Lionel RoyceLionel RoyceDr. Rudolph Grosser
Helen EricsonHelen EricsonStewardess
Jack La RueJack La RueEmil Manolo
Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyGovernor D.C. Webster
Donald DouglasDonald DouglasCaptain Lewis
Frank PugliaFrank PugliaAchmed Halide
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsR.J. Godley
Edward KeaneEdward KeaneDr. Fredericks
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffDance Sailor Suspicious of Kathi
Jimmy AubreyJimmy AubreyDrunk Fisherman with Cigar at Club
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictNightclub / Dance Extra
Lane ChandlerLane ChandlerPowerhouse Search Officer
Russell CusterSoldier

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