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Black Magic

  • 1944
  • Approved
  • 1h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.7K
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Frances Chan, Mantan Moreland, and Sidney Toler in Black Magic (1944)
CrimeHorrorMystery

Charlie searches for a murderer amidst numerous ghosts conjured up by a strange variety of spiritualists and occultists.Charlie searches for a murderer amidst numerous ghosts conjured up by a strange variety of spiritualists and occultists.Charlie searches for a murderer amidst numerous ghosts conjured up by a strange variety of spiritualists and occultists.

  • Director
    • Phil Rosen
  • Writers
    • Earl Derr Biggers
    • George Callahan
  • Stars
    • Sidney Toler
    • Mantan Moreland
    • Frances Chan
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Phil Rosen
    • Writers
      • Earl Derr Biggers
      • George Callahan
    • Stars
      • Sidney Toler
      • Mantan Moreland
      • Frances Chan
    • 45User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast17

    Sidney Toler
    Sidney Toler
    • Charlie Chan
    Mantan Moreland
    Mantan Moreland
    • Birmingham Brown
    Frances Chan
    Frances Chan
    • Frances Chan
    Joseph Crehan
    Joseph Crehan
    • Police Sgt. Matthews
    Helen Beverley
    • Norma Duncan…
    Jacqueline deWit
    Jacqueline deWit
    • Justine Bonner
    Geraldine Wall
    Geraldine Wall
    • Harriet Green
    Ralph Peters
    Ralph Peters
    • Officer Rafferty
    Frank Jaquet
    Frank Jaquet
    • Paul Hamlin
    Edward Earle
    Edward Earle
    • Dawson, Police Lab
    Claudia Dell
    Claudia Dell
    • Vera Starkey
    Harry Depp
    Harry Depp
    • Charles Edwards
    Charles Jordan
    • Tom Starkey
    Dick Gordon
    Dick Gordon
    • William Bonner
    • (as Richard Gordon)
    Darby Jones
    Darby Jones
    • Johnson
    • (uncredited)
    George Morrell
    George Morrell
    • Man at Elevator
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Rush
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Phil Rosen
    • Writers
      • Earl Derr Biggers
      • George Callahan
    • All cast & crew
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    Mystery

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Although Charlie Chan's daughters appeared in previous films, this is the only film in which a daughter plays the assistant role usually filled by one of Chan's sons (Lee, Jimmy, or Tommy).
    • Goofs
      When Charlie first declares himself psychic to Sgt. Matthews, the pole that makes a white handkerchief flutter over Charlie's head is visible.
    • Quotes
      • Police Sgt. Matthews: Charlie, about that bullet?
      • Charlie Chan: You can keep secret?
      • Police Sgt. Matthews: Of course!
      • Charlie Chan: So can I.
    • Connections
      Edited into Who Dunit Theater: Charlie Chan Black Magic (2021)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 19, 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Meeting at Midnight
    • Production company
      • Monogram Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $75,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 7m(67 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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