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CRIME . 1940 . 1h 3m . 7.7/10

Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum_

"FOUR TIMES IN 18 EERIE MINUTES CHARLIE CHAN FACES DEATH! -- Death from a poison dart! -- Death from a streaking bullet! -- Death from a gleaming dagger!"

A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.

Starring Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, C. Henry Gordon
7.7/10
Rating
1h 3m
Runtime
1940
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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FOUR TIMES IN 18 EERIE MINUTES CHARLIE CHAN FACES DEATH! -- Death from a poison dart! -- Death from a streaking bullet! -- Death from a gleaming dagger!

A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.

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Cast
Sidney Toler stars as Charlie Chan in Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum.
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Year context
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum was released 86 years ago in 1940.
Overview
A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor p...
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 3m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
63 min (1h 3m)
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (20 votes)

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What is Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum about?
A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.
How long is Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum has a runtime of 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Who stars in Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?
The cast of Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum includes Sidney Toler, Victor Sen Yung, C. Henry Gordon, Marc Lawrence, Eddie Marr.
What is the rating of Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum?
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Mystery Thriller
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