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The Black Camel (1931)

1931-06-21 · 1h 11m · EN
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The unsolved secrets of Hollywood

Movie star Shelah Fane is seeing wealthy Alan Jaynes while filming in Honolulu, Hawaii, but won't marry him without consulting famed psychic Tarneverro first. Tarneverro confronts her about the unsolved murder of fellow film star Denny Mayo three years earlier, and she decides to reject Jaynes' proposal. When Shelah is found shot to death in her beach-front pavilion, Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police investigates.

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Hamilton MacFaddenDirector

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Warner OlandWarner OlandCharlie ChanSally EilersSally EilersJulie O'NeilBela LugosiBela LugosiTarneverroDorothy RevierDorothy RevierShelah FaneVictor VarconiVictor VarconiRobert FyfeMurray KinnellMurray KinnellArchie SmithWilliam Post Jr.William Post Jr.Alan JaynesRobert YoungRobert YoungJimmyViolet DunnViolet DunnAnna the MaidJ.M. KerriganJ.M. KerriganMacMasterMary GordonMary GordonMrs. MacMastersRita RozelleRita RozelleLuana

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MurderPsychicMovie starCharlie chanAsian man

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Genre affinityThriller · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityMurder · Psychic · Movie StarNarrative complexityMysteryPacingShortDirector preference331963Actor preference309115 · 139702 · 295280

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What is The Black Camel about?

Movie star Shelah Fane is seeing wealthy Alan Jaynes while filming in Honolulu, Hawaii, but won't marry him without consulting famed psychic Tarneverro first. Tarneverro confronts her about the unsolved murder of fellow film star Denny Mayo three years earlier, and she decides to reject Jaynes' proposal. When Shelah is found shot to death in her beach-front pavilion, Charlie Chan of the Honolulu Police investigates.

How long is The Black Camel?

The Black Camel has a runtime of 71 minutes.