Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

• Fawesome Free · HD
• Mometu Free with ads · HD

Streaming availability powered by

1. 1

   Hopkins plane hijack and device theft

   A concealed stowaway hijacks the Hopkins plane during a demonstration of remote radio control. The invention is stolen and the test pilot is murdered. Charlie Chan and his son begin to investigate the incident and connect it to a larger conspiracy.

   When

   Over Honolulu

   Where

   Honolulu, Hawaii

2. 2

   Discovery of the stowaway's fate

   Chan and his second son identify the stowaway, but they find only the man's body afterwards. The disappearance of the device deepens the mystery surrounding who stole it and why. The investigation shifts from the air to the passengers and their plans.

   When

   Shortly after the hijack in Honolulu

   Where

   Hopkins plane, en route to the mainland

3. 3

   Olympic-bound passengers revealed

   On the passenger list leaving Honolulu for the mainland are Richard Masters and Yvonne Roland. Masters, originally the intended test pilot, is sidelined by a shoulder injury and heads for the Olympics on a Pan Am Clipper. Roland travels toward Europe as part of the same journey.

   When

   Before departure

   Where

   Honolulu

4. 4

   Hughes identified as arms dealer

   German arms dealer Arthur Hughes is spotted among the suspects tied to the device. Chan and others begin to suspect a broader plot involving international interests. The implication is that someone intends to profit from the invention at the Olympics.

   When

   Before departure

   Where

   Honolulu

5. 5

   Plan to reach Berlin via Manhattan and Zeppelin

   Several suspects head for Germany on the SS Manhattan, while Chan, Hughes, and Cartwright arrive ahead of them by taking the Zeppelin Hindenburg. The trio’s speed puts them on a collision course with those pursuing the device. The voyage sets the stage for a Berlin confrontation.

   When

   En route to Berlin

   Where

   On the voyage: SS Manhattan and Zeppelin Hindenburg

6. 6

   Lee suspects Roland on Manhattan

   On the Manhattan, Lee Chan suspects Yvonne Roland as an adventuress. He sees her slip a note into her book and notices Hughes taking it. He confides his suspicions to Betty Adams, an Olympian acquaintance.

   When

   During the voyage to Europe

   Where

   SS Manhattan

7. 7

   Train threat and camera theft subplot

   On the train toward Berlin, Lee sees Roland borrow a camera from Adams and overhears their talk about the device. Hughes warns Chan to drop the investigation after spotting a gun barrel in a passing car, pushing them to safety. Later, Hughes arranges for Adams' camera to be stolen, but nothing of value is found inside.

   When

   En route to Berlin

   Where

   Train to Berlin

8. 8

   Hotel intrigue and substitution

   A hotel maid tries to steal the invention hidden in Adams' candy box, but Chan and Inspector Strasser foil the attempt. The maid rushes to warn her accomplices, while Chan secretly substitutes a harmless book for the device. The substitution goes unnoticed in the ensuing scramble.

   When

   After arrival in Berlin

   Where

   Berlin, hotel

9. 9

   Candy box leads to Zaraka

   Roland takes the candy box to her employer, the diplomat Zaraka. When they discover the substitution, Zaraka sends Chan a ticket to the Olympic opening ceremony. The political intrigue tightens as the race to control the device nears its climax.

   When

   After substitution is discovered

   Where

   Berlin, Zaraka's residence

10. 10

    Lee kidnapped; Chan negotiates exchange

    Lee is kidnapped during the escalating device crisis. Chan agrees to go to Zaraka to exchange the device for his son, risking his own safety to save Lee. The stakes escalate as the opening ceremony approaches.

    When

    On the eve of the Olympic opening

    Where

    Berlin

11. 11

    Verification of the device

    Hopkins is brought in to verify the device and confirms it as the real invention even though the ‘device’ presented is an imitation containing a radio beacon. The real device is implied to be hidden elsewhere, heightening the tension. The verification sets up the final confrontation.

    When

    During the exchange

    Where

    Zaraka's location / exchange site

12. 12

    Confrontation and Cartwright’s guilt revealed

    Hughes and his men burst in, threatening to kill Lee unless the real device is produced. The police arrive in time to rescue Chan and subdue Hughes. Chan then reveals that Cartwright was responsible for the Honolulu murder and the accomplice’s shooting, exposing his criminal conspiracy.

    When

    Finale

    Where

    Berlin, during the confrontation

13. 13

    Lee wins the 100m dash

    With the conspirators brought to heel, Lee Chan secures victory in the 100-meter dash, providing a satisfying end to the Olympic quest. The investigation into the device’s theft is resolved as the truth comes to light. The family unity and Chan’s detective work are celebrated along with the Olympic triumph.

    When

    Olympic opening day

    Where

    Berlin Olympics