The Return of Charlie Chan

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The Return of Charlie Chan
Also known asHappiness Is a Warm Clue
GenreCrime
Drama
Mystery
Written byGene R. Kearney
Earl Derr Biggers
Simon Last
Directed by Daryl Duke
Leslie H. Martinson
Starring Ross Martin
Richard Haydn
Louise Sorel
Leslie Nielsen
Don Gordon
Kathleen Widdoes
Music by Robert Prince
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerJohn J. Cole
Producer Jack Laird
Production locationsUniversal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California
CinematographyRichard C. Glouner
Editor Frank Morriss
Running time91 minutes
Production companiesThe Charlie Chan Company
Universal Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJuly 17, 1973 (1973-07-17)

The Return of Charlie Chan (also known as Happiness Is a Warm Clue) is a 1973 American television film. It was directed by Daryl Duke and stars Ross Martin, Richard Haydn, Louise Sorel, and Leslie Nielsen.

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Plot

Charlie Chan investigates a murder case aboard the yacht of a wealthy Greek shipping tycoon.

Cast

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