Black Magic | CHARLIE CHAN | Murder Mystery | Classic Movie

Black Magic - Charlie searches for a murderer amidst numerous ghosts conjured up by a strange variety of spiritualists and occultists.
Black Magic (1944)
Director: Phil Rosen
Writers: Earl Derr Biggers (characters), George Callahan, (original screenplay)
Stars: Sidney Toler, Mantan Moreland, Frances Chan
Genre: Mystery
Country: United States
Language: English
Also Known As: Meeting at Midnight
Release Date: 19 August 1944 (USA)
Synopsis:
Because Charlie Chan plans to return to Honolulu, he no longer needs the services of Birmingham, who gets a job as butler for William and Justine Bonner, two apparently phony psychics who regularly host occult activities in their home. When Charlie's pretty daughter Frances attends a séance out of curiosity, Mr. Bonner is shot, and she becomes an immediate suspect. Charlie postpones his trip home to help with the investigation, which is made problematic when no bullet can be found in the wound and a hypnotized Mrs. Bonner is compelled to commit suicide by jumping off the roof of a downtown building.
Reviews:
""Black Magic" offers the usual cast of characters/suspects, in this case most of the seance members have an ax to grind with the victim, from cheated business associates to jilted lovers (which is a mystery in itself, as Bonner did not have the personality or looks when it comes to the romance department).
Mantan Moreland gains progressively more screen time in this third Monogram installment to the Chan series, and this is his best appearance so far, although the racial comments continue as in past Chan films - "If spooks bother you, Sergeant will arrest them".
Another welcome break from the standard Chan formula is the replacement of Number #1, 2 or 3 son with daughter Frances - "Beauty of Chan family also have brains". Sadly though, her portrayal is wooden and uncomfortable at times, with repeatedly wasted lines.
We've seen it before - the seance, the lights out, the gunshot and the resolution exposed by Charlie. The frozen blood bullet is an interesting twist, but don't even try to understand the ballistics involved. A lot of liberty is taken to make all the pieces fit, nevertheless, prepare to be entertained by "Black Magic/Meeting at Midnight"."
written by "classicsoncall" on IMDb.com
Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) Black Magic
Argentina La Bala de Sangre
Brazil Charlie Chan e a Macumba
Canada (English title) Meeting at Midnight
Greece (transliterated title) Satanikos dolofonos
Japan (Japanese title) ブラック・マジック
Mexico Bola de sangre
Portugal A Casa Enfeitiçada
Russia Чёрная магия
Soviet Union (Russian title) Чёрная магия
Spain Magia negra
UK Black Magic
USA (TV title) Meeting at Midnight
USA (informal alternative title) Charlie Chan in Black Magic
USA (informal alternative title) Charlie Chan in Meeting at Midnight
USA Black Magic
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[@winniem1989]

can't beat the classic Charlie Chan movies !! adventure, suspense, and good old comedy all in one

[@JohnSmith-el6lk]

Sherlock Holmes movies are very good too.

[@talghow-i2326]

Nero Wolf it has special old classic swag too. The A& E version I think is especially Tony The Tiger, "Great!" You may want to take a look. ❤😂😅😊❤

[@sandracloke6268]

One of the best Chan movies! Scary, funny, mystery all rolled into one.

[@dtaylor939]

Oh Sandra.. it's a lovely film

[@marshawallace-hz3oi]

I loved, loved, Charlie Chan when I was a kid. Am enjoying them as much as ever. I'm in my eighties, now.

[@ArtflixMovieClassics]

❤️

[@Yippekiyeah]

Thanks, Charlie Chan movies are always good entertainment.😊

[@crazymotherdance7317]

Great Charlie Chan movie and good old Mantan Moreland he is a wonderful comedian & actor

[@diannemacgillivray2304]

Mr. Moreland outside of charlie chan was the next best character in the movie as wellas the funniest he should of been in all the charlie chan movies

[@maxinenall9950]

Love watching this episode 😍 I've never seen it before 😘 I love seeing Chan's daughter 🥰😘

[@davesky538]

Repeat what every commentary has already said! Love it❤

[@pamelamiller5996]

Yes Mr Mooreland was so talented. Great actor

[@DavidSmith-kd8mw]

Mr. Moreland is a talented comedian. It's easy to understand how his performance rubs some people the wrong way, but comedians often play the fool.

[@jerrycottrell302]

Many a truth is said in jest ! Anoñ .

[@ricaugustine3714]

Same old facial expressions and routines every movie....yawn

[@aintnothingliketheoldskool]

​​@@ricaugustine3714seriously?.... Yawn to you as well because maybe they made him do this in the charlie chan movies and other movies he acted in.

[@ricaugustine3714]

You're right...he's a victim

[@richardhincemon]

​@@aintnothingliketheoldskoolHe laughed all the way to the bank when people were struggling to get work.

[@ronaldstrange8981]

Mantan always adds somethng very special. England, November, 2023.

[@nettiewolverinethunderbird8341]

The kids are great. They aren't really related but they play the same characteristics like they are. Thank you

[@hansvandenoever4445]

Excellent movie,! Good old days.

[@rogerrendzak8055]

Big difference, between vitamin pills💊, and beans there, Mantan⁉️ All you had to do, was read🤔………… Chan's daughter earned every bit, of her partnership!!

[@julierubin8029]

Another great Charles Chan movie 🎥🍿

[@patriciajrs46]

I love these movies. Thank you.

[@lyndahutcheson577]

Absolutely love maitland Moreland, always makes the Charlie Chan movies the best!!!!

[@vernalc2449]

Yes, MANTAN Moreland was the best!

[@gloriouse4458]

WE LUV CHARLIE CHAN N HAVE BEEN WATCHING FOR DECADES 😃🎥🍿💓

[@augustwolf5595]

I love these movies.

[@dtaylor939]

This is a lovely movie.

[@nelsonandrade2925]

Amo todos os filmes Charlie Chan,e por ser legendados em português vou me inscrever no seu canal agora! Obrigado pela postagem.

[@cindykoeniger133]

I don't think that todays audience realize that all the actors were advancing roles for black and asian actots. Smart and funny

[@JanreArchersheisbeautifu-wt6ro]

Always loved these glad to find them again

[@jeffreyshreve1277]

Better than others I have watched. Daughter is smarter than #2 son.

[@davidandrews8963]

VANISHMENT LOL LOVE IT IS THAT EVEN A PROPER WORD WITHOUT BIRMINGHAM BROWN THESE FILMS AINT SO EASY LOL☀️🙊🙉🙈😎♥️🤣🚬

[@feralbluee]

1:32 “That book will make you go from where you is to where you ain’t where you is in a flash.” Sometimes dialects are the best way to explain something - and this one is a doozy! I love it! :)😁 And this guy has the best voice to go with it!! But Mantan makes it all work! 😋🌷🌱

[@jerrycampbell9328]

Thanks!

[@zorromaskedman685]

Have seen and enjoyed ALL Charlie Chan movies, the three actors who portrayed Chan do well. These are mystery who done it. NOT comedy slapstick. Moreland doesn't enter until '44. We also had Snowshoes, in Egypt. It's best when Chan himself adds a touch of levity. There are 50 Chan movies to enjoy, even an attempt to revive with Ross Martin. "Life's longest journey begins with one step"...😊

[@scarygary-qq1pj]

I knew this was going to be a good movie when I saw that Al Greenwood was in charge of set decorations.🙄

[@vebnew]

Cool

[@patriciajrs46]

I liked Warner better, but I still just love Charlir Chan.

[@marcyoverby3817]

MOTHER AND WATCH THEM WHEN THEY WERE ON THE CLASSIC CHANNEL AND THE THIN MAN..

[@mukundphanasalkar3887]

Please develop a habit of checking the volume of your audios before uploading them.

[@HowardWhitney24]

Old movies

[@donnajeanbrettnacher3349]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@aidangamalieltayao3297]

would people today be offended by the animated adaptation?

[@donaldcampbell9219]

People get offended by everything nowadays.

[@crazymotherdance7317]

That is so true Donald. You cantsay or do anything without someone complaining of being offended.​@@donaldcampbell9219

[@dtaylor939]

Who cares! Let 'em be offended.

[@JanreArchersheisbeautifu-wt6ro]

If that was all I had to worry about OMG