Even though the story is set in Washington, D.C., the film was shot in Los Angeles, California. The California State Building (1931-1975) is the government building used for Charlie Chan's office. At the VIDEO MARK of 0:04:55, an establishing shot of the State Building is shown. At the VIDEO MARK of 0:07:40 through 8:25, actor Sidney Toler walks through the lobby of the State Building and out the entrance. [Note the dramatic music underneath the exterior shot of Mr. Toler.]
The California State Building was a state governmental office building, located at 215 West 1st Street, in downtown Los Angeles. The building was found to be structurally unsafe after a 1971 earthquake, necessitating demolition.
The California State Building was a state governmental office building, located at 215 West 1st Street, in downtown Los Angeles. The building was found to be structurally unsafe after a 1971 earthquake, necessitating demolition.
First Charlie Chan film to be made by Monogram Pictures, after having been produced by 20th Century-Fox for several years.
As originally presented to theatrical audiences in 1944, a Buy War Bonds screen promo followed The End; on the DVD, it's been removed, but the background music which accompanied it still remains.
Charlie is not wearing his usual birthstone ring in this film.
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By what name was Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944) officially released in India in English?
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