There Were Thirteen (1931): cast, story & where to watch

1931 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1931, There Were Thirteen is a crime and mystery film directed by David Howard, running about 79 minutes.

What it’s about. This is the Spanish-language version, with a different cast and crew, of the Charlie Chan film Charlie Chan Carries On, in which Charlie sets out to discover the killer of an American found dead in a London hotel room.

Who’s in it. There Were Thirteen stars Manuel Arbó as Charlie Chan, Juan Torena as Dick Kennaway, Ana María Custodio as Elen Potter and Rafael Calvo as Inspector Duff, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, There Were Thirteen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch There Were Thirteen page.

If you liked it. Fans of There Were Thirteen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch There Were Thirteen (1931)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for There Were Thirteen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is There Were Thirteen worth watching?
There Were Thirteen holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in There Were Thirteen?
There Were Thirteen stars Manuel Arbó, Juan Torena, Ana María Custodio, Rafael Calvo and Raul Roulien.
When was There Were Thirteen released?
There Were Thirteen was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.