When a troupe of showgirls with their impresario and press agent vacation at a Malibu Beach resort, two of them are garroted. Charlie takes on the case assisted by Number Two Son Jimmy and faithful chauffeur Birmingham Brown.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sidney TolerCharlie Chan | Charlie Chan |
 Mantan MorelandBirmingham Brown | Birmingham Brown |
 Victor Sen YungJimmy Chan | Jimmy Chan |
 Tanis ChandlerAdelaide Brandt | Adelaide Brandt |
 Larry J. BlakeRick Daniels | Rick Daniels |
 Kirk AlynSgt. Reynolds | Sgt. Reynolds |
| RRita QuigleyClementine | Clementine |
 Anne NagelMarcia | Marcia |
 Helen GeraldRuby | Ruby |
 Howard NegleyCole King, Impresario | Cole King, Impresario |
| LLois AustinMrs. Thorn | Mrs. Thorn |
 Barbara Jean WongSan Toy | San Toy |
 Minerva UrecalMiss Weebles, the Housekeeper | Miss Weebles, the Housekeeper |
 Margaret BraytonMadge Mudge | Madge Mudge |
| BBettie BestWinifred | Winifred |
 Jan BryantLois | Lois |
| WWalden BoyleDr. George Brandt (uncredited) | Dr. George Brandt (uncredited) |