Dead Men Tell (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1941, Dead Men Tell is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Harry Lachman, running about 61 minutes. “Aboard a treasure ship Chan battles his most elusive adversary... the ghost of a pirate 100 years dead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the elderly woman sponsoring a treasure hunt is murdered on board her docked ship, Charlie Chan must deal with a treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, a recalcitrant sea captain and several suspicious passengers - and a second murder.
Who’s in it. Dead Men Tell stars Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan, Sheila Ryan as Kate Ransome, Robert Weldon as Steve Daniels and Victor Sen Yung as Jimmy Chan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dead Men Tell 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 Dead Men Tell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Men Tell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Men Tell (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Men Tell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Men Tell worth watching?
- Dead Men Tell holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Men Tell?
- Dead Men Tell stars Sidney Toler, Sheila Ryan, Robert Weldon, Victor Sen Yung and Donald Douglas.
- When was Dead Men Tell released?
- Dead Men Tell was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.