About this release
An explorer is framed from the murder of the husband of the woman he loves - and only the legendary detective Charlie Chan can clear his name in this rare pre-Code mystery, the first sound film to feature the Chan character.
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Disc 1
DVD
Behind That Curtain (1929)
91 min
CrimeThrillerMystery
Sir George hires Hillary Gatt to find out more about Eric who wants to marry Lois. Gatt is murdered and the couple, married, run off to India. Old friend John Beetham sympathizes with the bride who sees that her hubby is a liar and drunk.
Credits
Director
Irving Cummings
Writer
Clarke Silvemail
Sonya Levien
Cast
Warner Baxteras Col. John Beetham
Lois Moranas Eve Mannering Durand
E.L. Parkas Police Insp. Charlie Chan
Boris Karloffas Beetham's Manservent
Gilbert Emeryas Sir Frederick Bruce
Claude Kingas Sir George Mannering
Philip Strangeas Eric Durand
Jamiel Hassonas Sahib Hana
Peter Gawthroneas British Police Inspector
John Rogersas Alf Pornick
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 10, 2026