Murder Over New York

The calm, methodical detective pieces together a poisoned case, a missing briefcase, and forged clues to identify the culprit among a circle of guests. He uses careful observation and logic to trap the saboteur and orchestrate a final confrontation at the airport.

A Scotland Yard ally turned military intelligence contact, Drake has assembled crucial sabotage intel before being murdered. His disappearance of a key briefcase and the poisoning of a prominent figure fuel the mystery and push Chan to uncover the truth.

Chan's number two son assists in the case but becomes a victim of a mugging that steals important fingerprint evidence. He adds a sense of youthful energy and sharp observation to the investigation while risking danger.

Patricia is entangled in a web of personal ties and motives, linked to her husband Narvo and the sabotage affair. Her connections provide crucial leverage for the investigation and a potential motive for the crime.

President of Metropolitan Aircraft Corporation, Kirby is at the center of the industrial backdrop and the bomber crash associated with his plant. His dinner-party world collides with the sabotage plot as investigators search for the truth behind the killer.

The suspect with a murky identity, Ramullah is tracked down with the help of Patricia West, showing how disguise and loyalty are weaponized in the plot. His actions propel the investigation toward the mastermind behind the sabotage ring.

Shorty’s fakir disguise is a red herring that exposes the film’s theme of deception. He is eventually revealed as a faker in the lineup of suspects, highlighting how appearances can mislead investigators.

Chemist who insists on seeing Drake; his involvement ties chemistry and poison to the plot, reinforcing the threat posed by the saboteurs and the necessity of forensic discovery.

A hard-nosed NYPD inspector who welcomes Chan at the airport and assists in preserving the crime scene as the investigation unfolds among police lines and suspects.