*. Perfunctory entry in the series that has Charlie chasing after another saboteur. A tight enough plot, as far as these things go, but . . .
*. The casual racism is a bit much this time out. At one point the police round up every Hindu in New York, looking for the villain’s assistant. His name is Ramullah, but as things turn out every Hindu man’s name is Ramullah! Consternation! In any event, the chief is amazed at how there are so many “Ali Babas” in New York when the line-up is filled with a whole eight suspects. That’s a lot of Hindus. One of them is also tagged as being a “fakir” who the chief immediately spots as a “faker” (he makes the joke). He turns out to be Shorty McCoy (Shemp Howard, uncredited) with some shoe polish on his face. Well, at least the real Ramullah is played by a Hindu actor. That’s something.
*. Then there is a Black man, playing a frightened butler, who is one step up above Stepin Fetchit (Mantan Moreland was waiting in the wings). I don’t know why they even brought the Black guy in. Under questioning he says he is “completely in the dark.” To which Charlie sharply responds, with no sense of humour, “Condition appear contagious.” Ugh.
*. There’s a weird moment when Charlie mentions that the former wife of the villain may not recognize her ex (as we later find out he’s had plastic surgery) and says that the leopard may have changed his spots. This seems a mangling or misprision of the proverb about a leopard never changing its spots. A fumble from the master of the aphorism? Or intentional?
*. Moves well enough, with lots of action and the usual gang of suspects. Also as per usual even the innocent characters try to outdo each other in looking as guilty as possible. Adds up to another bit of product from the assembly line, and only of interest to committed fans.
Alex on Film 
Shorty McCoy and Shemp Howard sound like they should be in a 90’s indie band….
Well, a 30s indie band maybe.
So, when do we need to get you psychiatric help for continuing to watch these?
I’ll chip in if money is the issue…
Canada has free healthcare I thought, so we should be all set in that regards.
He needs a WP4 intervention.
I concur with this. The WP4 always has each others’ backs!
So, do we kidnap him or let some sketchy “doctor” have their way with him?
I’m not up on current therapy fads these days….
If you’ve seen my other comment you’ll know he has 20 more Chan movies to do! I think kidnap might be the better option, we can ensconce him on the WP4 ship in the brig and feed him charcuteries while he watches the Muppet shows. That should do it, or at least it’s a start.
It’s time to put on make-up, it’s time to dress up right . . .
Aye, the Muppet Show as an antidote. Sounds good. I can tell you are a highly trained professional 😀
Health insurance doesn’t cover therapy. I, um, checked.
Oh. My. Goodness!!!!!!
I am shocked. Here I’ve been counting on my (almost) dual citizenship to get me over the border so I could get all the goods once I retire.
Shoot. Back to trying to win the lottery I guess.
But don’t worry, we’re here for you….
I can’t believe how many Chan movies there are, how many left to do?
I think another twenty or so!
OMG! That’s mad!