11 Feb 1974
Thieves Like Us
Three criminals escape from prison and embark on a robbery spree across USA. Along the way, one of them falls in love while they plan a final heist before going their separate ways.
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
FOUR TIMES IN 18 EERIE MINUTES CHARLIE CHAN FACES DEATH! -- Death from a poison dart! -- Death from a streaking bullet! -- Death from a gleaming dagger!
A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.
Top Billed Cast
Sidney Toler Charlie Chan
Victor Sen Yung Jimmy Chan (as Sen Yung)
C. Henry Gordon Dr. Cream
Marc Lawrence Steve McBirney
Eddie Marr Henchman Grenock
Charles Wagenheim Willie Fern, museum watchman
Joan Valerie Lily Latimer
Marguerite Chapman Mary Bolton
Hilda Vaughn Mrs. Joe Rocke
Harold Goodwin Edwards, radio sound man
Ted Osborne Tom Agnew (as Ted Osborn)
Archie Twitchell Carter Lane
Michael Visaroff Dr. Otto Von Brom
Joe King Inspector O'Matthews
Charles Trowbridge Judge
Emmett Vogan Prosecuting Attorney
Stanley Blystone Courtroom Officer
Jimmy Conlin Tour Bus Barker
Brick Sullivan Detective Pete
Walter Bacon Sidewalk Passerby (extra)
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