
Death on the Nile(1978)
As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.


“Once--Twice--Thrice THE KILLER STRIKES-Then CHAN Faces his WEIRDEST 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.

Warner Oland
Charlie Chan

Pat Paterson
Carol Arnold

Thomas Beck
Tom Evans

Rita Hayworth
Nayda

Stepin Fetchit
Snowshoes

Jameson Thomas
Dr. Anton Racine

Frank Conroy
Prof. John Thurston

Nigel De Brulier
Edfu Ahmad

George Irving
Prof. Arnold

Paul Porcasi
Insp. Fouad Soueida
Charlie Chan in Egypt is a mystery film released in 1935 exploring themes of egypt, murder, police detective, desert, racial stereotype, egyptologist. Directed by Louis King, it stars Warner Oland, Pat Paterson, Thomas Beck. 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.
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