Charlie receives 14 free passes to the circus for him and his entire family but soon realizes that strings are attached--the big top's co-owner asks his guest to investigate threatening letters that he's received. Before the famous detective can, the man is murdered. Charlie soon finds out that the co-owner was not a particularly pleasant or well-liked individual, and among the many suspects are his partner, a snake charmer, and the menagerie's gorilla. Son Lee, usually his father's enthusiastic assistant, is distracted by the show's beautiful contortionist.
Charlie Chan at the Circus
While visiting the circus with his family, Charlie is recruited by the big top's co-owner to investigate threatening letters that he's received.
