Charlie Chan in Egypt

Charlie Chan in Egypt

Once--Twice--Thrice THE KILLER STRIKES-Then CHAN Faces his WEIRDEST MYSTERY!

NR 1935 · 73 min · ★ 6.9 · Mystery

While investigating the theft of antiquities from an ancient tomb excavation , Charlie discovers that the body of the expedition's leader concealed inside the mummy's wrappings.

Directed by Louis King · Written by Robert Ellis

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