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Charlie Chan in Panama

6.819401h 6mNRMovieCrimeThrillerMystery

Charlie impersonates an employee of the U.S. government to foil an espionage plot which would destroy part of the Panama Canal, trapping a Navy fleet on its way to the Pacific after maneuvers in the Atlantic.

DirectorNorman Foster
WriterJohn Larkin
ProducerSol M. Wurtzel

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Cast · Directed by Norman Foster

STSidney Toler
Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
JRJean Rogers
Jean Rogers
Kathi Lenesch
LALionel Atwill
Lionel Atwill
Cliveden Compton
MNMary Nash
Mary Nash
Miss Sarah Finch
VYVictor Sen Yung
Victor Sen Yung
Jimmy Chan
KRKane Richmond
Kane Richmond
Richard Cabot
CMChris-Pin Martin
Chris-Pin Martin
Sergeant Montero
LRLionel Royce
Lionel Royce
Dr. Rudolph Grosser
HEHelen Ericson
Helen Ericson
Stewardess
JRJack La Rue
Jack La Rue
Emil Manolo
ESEdwin Stanley
Edwin Stanley
Governor D.C. Webster
DDDonald Douglas
Donald Douglas
Captain Lewis

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Charlie Chan in Panama — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Charlie Chan in Panama?

Charlie Chan in Panama isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Charlie Chan in Panama on Netflix?

No, Charlie Chan in Panama is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Charlie Chan in Panama on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Charlie Chan in Panama isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Charlie Chan in Panama for free?

Charlie Chan in Panama isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Charlie Chan in Panama?

Charlie Chan in Panama hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 19, 1940. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Charlie Chan in Panama?

Yes — Charlie Chan in Panama is followed by Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940) in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Charlie Chan in Panama?

Yes — City in Darkness (1939) comes before Charlie Chan in Panama in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection.

Is Charlie Chan in Panama part of a trilogy?

No — Charlie Chan in Panama is part of the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection, which has 22 films.

How many movies are in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection?

There are 22 films in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection: Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938), Charlie Chan in Reno (1939), Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939), City in Darkness (1939), Charlie Chan in Panama (1940), Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940), Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940), Murder Over New York (1940), Dead Men Tell (1941), Charlie Chan in Rio (1941), Castle in the Desert (1942), Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944), Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944), Black Magic (1944), The Jade Mask (1945), The Scarlet Clue (1945), The Red Dragon (1945), The Shanghai Cobra (1945), Dark Alibi (1946), Shadows Over Chinatown (1946), Dangerous Money (1946) and The Trap (1946).