Charlie steps in to solve the murder of a wealthy American found dead in a London hotel. Settings include London, Nice, San Remo, Honolulu and Hong Kong. Fast-paced with lots of wisecracking. The first film to star Warner Oland as Charlie Chan.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Warner OlandCharlie Chan | Charlie Chan |
 John GarrickMark Kenaway | Mark Kenaway |
 Marguerite ChurchillPamela Potter | Pamela Potter |
 Warren HymerMax Minchin | Max Minchin |
 George BrentCapt. Ronald Keane | Capt. Ronald Keane |
 Marjorie WhiteSadie | Sadie |
 C. Henry GordonJohn Ross | John Ross |
 William HoldenPatrick Tait | Patrick Tait |
 Peter GawthorneInspector Duff | Inspector Duff |
 John T. MurrayDr. Lofton | Dr. Lofton |
| JJohn SworElmer Benbow | Elmer Benbow |
 Goodee MontgomeryMrs. Benbow | Mrs. Benbow |
 Jason Robards Sr.Walter Honeywood | Walter Honeywood |
 Lumsden HareInspector Hayley | Inspector Hayley |
 Zeffie TilburyMrs. Luce | Mrs. Luce |
 Betty FranciscoSybil Conway | Sybil Conway |
 Harry BeresfordKent | Kent |
| JJohn RogersMartin | Martin |
| JJ. Gunnis DavisEben | Eben |