A businessman and chess expert, Thomas P. Manning, is found dead in a locked room, clutching chess pieces. Despite the police's initial bafflement, the case is eventually abandoned. Six months later, Manning's daughter, Leah, seeks the help of Charlie Chan and his son to solve the mystery, which leads to a thrilling conclusion at a deserted "Fun House" after more murders occur.
Charlie Chan in the Chinese Cat
A renowned chess master meets a mysterious end, with his lifeless body found in a sealed room, leaving detective Charlie Chan to unravel the seemingly impossible crime.
