
Charlie Chan in Reno
THE CASE OF THE MURDERED DIVORCEE!
Directed by Norman Foster
Produced by 20th Century Fox
A classic 1930s whodunit centered on a murder at a Reno divorce hotel, where Charlie Chan must untangle multiple suspects and motives with detective wit and procedural logic.
Mary Whitman has gone to Reno to obtain a divorce. While there she is arrested on suspicion of murdering a fellow guest at her hotel (which specializes in divorcers). There are many others at the hotel who wanted the victim out of the way. Charlie comes from his home in Honolulu to solve the murder.
Questions people ask
Is Charlie Chan in Reno sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is Charlie Chan in Reno violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Charlie Chan in Reno easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is Charlie Chan in Reno scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does Charlie Chan in Reno end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Charlie Chan in Reno
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































