Charlie Chan

Bob Eden

Bob Eden and Charlie Chan form a close investigative partnership, working together to solve the mystery with mutual respect and growing trust.

P. J. Madden

Charlie Chan is hired by P. J. Madden to investigate a theft, but their relationship is strained by Madden's secrecy and Chan's persistent probing.

Will Holley

Charlie Chan and Will Holley share a cordial friendship, with Holley respecting Chan's detective skills and offering local insights.

Ah Kim

Ah Kim and Charlie Chan share a complex, possibly deceptive relationship, with Chan suspecting Ah Kim's true identity and motives.

Martin Thorn

Charlie Chan and Martin Thorn are adversaries, with Chan suspecting Thorn of involvement in the crime and Thorn resisting Chan's inquiries.

Bob Eden

Bob Eden and Charlie Chan form a close investigative partnership, working together to solve the mystery with mutual respect and growing trust.

P. J. Madden

Charlie Chan is hired by P. J. Madden to investigate a theft, but their relationship is strained by Madden's secrecy and Chan's persistent probing.

Bob Eden

Bob Eden and Charlie Chan form a close investigative partnership, working together to solve the mystery with mutual respect and growing trust.

P. J. Madden

Charlie Chan is hired by P. J. Madden to investigate a theft, but their relationship is strained by Madden's secrecy and Chan's persistent probing.

Will Holley

Charlie Chan and Will Holley share a cordial friendship, with Holley respecting Chan's detective skills and offering local insights.

Will Holley

Charlie Chan and Will Holley share a cordial friendship, with Holley respecting Chan's detective skills and offering local insights.

Martin Thorn

Charlie Chan and Martin Thorn are adversaries, with Chan suspecting Thorn of involvement in the crime and Thorn resisting Chan's inquiries.

I: The Phillimore Pearls

The Chinese detective from Honolulu who is entrusted to bring the pearls.

II: The Detective from Hawaii

Arrives separately with the Phillimore pearls, apologizes for missing Bob at the dock, and agrees to accompany Bob to the desert.

III: At Chan Kee Lim's

Disguises as a shabby old Chinese; explores San Francisco and visits his cousin Chan Kee Lim in Chinatown.

IV: The Oasis Special

Last seen at Barstow lunchroom; Bob Eden is concerned about his disappearance and the pearls he carries.

Madden's Ranch

Disguised as servant Ah Kim, he gives Eden a meaningful look, signaling caution and maintaining his undercover role.

VI: Tony's Happy New Year

Disguised as Ah Kim, he urges Eden to be patient and hints that the parrot Tony may reveal what is wrong on the ranch.

VII: The Postman Sets Out

Convinces Eden to postpone the pearl handover; observes a suspicious man leaving the hotel; expresses satisfaction at being in familiar surroundings with the flivver.

A Friendly Little Game

Disguised as Ah Kim, reveals discovery of Bill Hart's gun in Thorn's room and advises Eden to have Paula watch for the black-bearded prospector.

IX: A Ride in the Dark

Disguised as Ah Kim, quotes Chinese proverb about riding a tiger, finds the missing pistol in Thorn's bureau, examines Louie's body and notes the tear in Thorn's coat.

Bliss of the Homicide Squad

Disguised as Ah Kim, warns Eden that Louie's murder is a minor incident covering a darker deed; cleverly mocks Captain Bliss when accused.

XI: Thorn Goes on a Mission

Disguised as Ah Kim, notes that Gamble carries a loaded pistol despite his mild demeanor.

XII: The Tramcar in the Desert

Drives Eden, questions the Barstow plan, reveals he overheard Doctor Whitcomb's visit, and carries the pearls.

XIII: What Mr. Cherry Saw

Hears Cherry's story from Eden, decides to handle the case himself without the sheriff, and vows to solve the puzzle.

XIV: The Third Man

Prepares breakfast, notes Gamble's departure, and searches outdoors for evidence of burial.

XV: Will Holley's Theory

Listens to De Lisle's story, examines Madden's blotting-pad and letter, and offers cautious analysis of Holley's theory.

XVI: The Movies Are in Town

Prepares dinner, expresses homesickness for Honolulu and his family, and discusses the case with Eden.

In Madden's Footsteps

Plans to join Eden in Pasadena, uses a disguise as Ah Kim, and brings his Honolulu badge for authority.

XVIII: The Barstow Train

Observes Madden's house, visits the film studio, and advises Eden to interview Norma Fitzgerald alone.

XIX: The Voice on the Air

Agrees to Eden's deadline for handing over the pearls; continues his investigation, noting Thorn and Gamble's mileage and red clay in the car; is present during the radio broadcast.

XX: Petticoat Mine

Remains calm despite the shattered theory, quoting Confucius. He offers Eden his automatic pistol before the rescue mission.

End of the Postman's Journey

Reveals his true identity, drops his dialect, and takes decisive action to secure the pearls and expose the impostor.

The Road to Eldorado

Explains his deduction that the impostor was left-handed, and credits Tony the parrot for saving the pearls.