Sidney Toler is Charlie Chan in "Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum" from 1940, and Victor Sen Yung as Jimmy Chan.
A murderer on death row, Steve McBirney, escapes from a courthouse, bent on revenge against the main witness for the prosecution, Charlie.
He hides out at a local wax museum, which is run by a doctor specializing in plastic surgery for criminals. Also, every week, a radio show about famous crimes takes place at the museum. Charlie agrees to be on the show to debate him about a man Charlie believes was innocent. This gives McBirney his chance. Lots happens, including Jimmy mistaking dummies for the real people (including his own father).
Good mystery with a strong atmosphere, a poison dart murder, and a woman seeking to clear her husband's name. Sen Yung gives the movie some humorous moments, and Charlie proves himself a crack detective once again. Toler has some funny lines as he hands out his usual platitudes. Good entry into the series.
A murderer on death row, Steve McBirney, escapes from a courthouse, bent on revenge against the main witness for the prosecution, Charlie.
He hides out at a local wax museum, which is run by a doctor specializing in plastic surgery for criminals. Also, every week, a radio show about famous crimes takes place at the museum. Charlie agrees to be on the show to debate him about a man Charlie believes was innocent. This gives McBirney his chance. Lots happens, including Jimmy mistaking dummies for the real people (including his own father).
Good mystery with a strong atmosphere, a poison dart murder, and a woman seeking to clear her husband's name. Sen Yung gives the movie some humorous moments, and Charlie proves himself a crack detective once again. Toler has some funny lines as he hands out his usual platitudes. Good entry into the series.