This is an outstanding Charlie Chan adventure, which succeeds on every level. Sidney Toler gives a first-class performance--his Chan is wise, humorous and compassionate. All the supporting players are good. The plot background is one of a magic show and a creepy psychic in 1939 at the Treasure Island locale around San Francisco.
The sets are excellent! The weird-looking psychic lives in a mysterious mansion, of the type which the studios could show so well. The plot is tight and well done. This is absolutely one of the very best of the Toler-Fox Chan films. Toler is totally assured and in control here--you believe he IS Charlie Chan. He owns the part here in a way that really carries the viewer along, for a very enjoyable and adventurous ride!
As often with the Chan films, we see some familiar faces among the cast, and they all do well.
The sets are excellent! The weird-looking psychic lives in a mysterious mansion, of the type which the studios could show so well. The plot is tight and well done. This is absolutely one of the very best of the Toler-Fox Chan films. Toler is totally assured and in control here--you believe he IS Charlie Chan. He owns the part here in a way that really carries the viewer along, for a very enjoyable and adventurous ride!
As often with the Chan films, we see some familiar faces among the cast, and they all do well.