Charlie Chan at the Race Track
Seen it?1936 | 70 min | Mystery, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who like their stories with a little danger and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Best watched without your phone in hand. A good follow-up to A Shot in the Dark.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Lean, with little time wasted, at 1 hr 10 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
- Not ideal if you just want to unwind.
When a friend of Charlie's is found kicked to death by his own race horse on board a Honolulu-bound liner, the detective discovers foul play and uncovers an international gambling ring.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone
- Warner OlandCharlie Chan
- Keye LukeLee Chan
- Helen WoodAlice Fenton
- Thomas BeckBruce Rogers
- Alan DinehartGeorge Chester
- Gavin MuirBagley
- Gloria RoyCatherine Chester
- Jonathan HaleWarren Fenton
- G.P. HuntleyDenny Barton
- George IrvingMajor Gordon Kent