The Scarlet Clue (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1945, The Scarlet Clue is a thriller and mystery film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Chinese sleuth Charlie Chan discovers a scheme for the theft of government radar plans while investigating several murders.
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Clue stars Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown, Chauffeur, Virginia Brissac as Mrs. Marsh and Ben Carter as Ben Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Scarlet Clue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scarlet Clue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarlet Clue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Clue (1945)?
- In US, The Scarlet Clue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scarlet Clue worth watching?
- The Scarlet Clue holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Clue?
- The Scarlet Clue stars Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Virginia Brissac, Ben Carter and Benson Fong.
- When was The Scarlet Clue released?
- The Scarlet Clue was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.