The Charlie Chan Films

Author : Charles P. Mitchell
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021966069

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A Guide to Charlie Chan Films by Charles P. Mitchell Pdf

There are over fifty Chan films and an additional three Spanish language Chan films. This guide reviews the forty-four extant Chan films. Entries, alphabetically arranged, include a unique annotated cast list, a comparative rating system, production information, analysis and plot synopsis, a performance critique, and a collection of Chan sayings, which vary from film to film. An introduction discusses the history and literary origins of the Chan films and the formulaic devices common to the films. Film scholars and fans of the Charlie Chan films will appreciate the extensive information each review provides. Each film is given a star rating, and several appendices provide additional information such as the lost films of Charlie Chan, actors who played Chan, and Chan on television.

Author : Ken Hanke
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786486618

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Charlie Chan at the Movies by Ken Hanke Pdf

From his primitive nonseries beginnings through the well known Fox series of 44 films (1931–1949), here is the complete history of famous film detective Charlie Chan. The films are presented in chronological order, with full cast and credits, synopses and evaluations. Biographical details on the three most famous screen Chans—Warner Oland, Sidney Toler, and Roland Winters—and background information on series directors and supporting players, insights into the making of the films, and the full story of the abrupt halt in 1949 as well as an array of the detective’s aphorisms (or Chan-o-grams) are included. Numerous photos throughout.

Author : James L. Neibaur
Publisher : BearManor Media
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Charlie Chan Films by James L. Neibaur Pdf

Author : Yunte Huang
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0393079163

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Charlie Chan: The Untold Story of the Honorable Detective and His Rendezvous with American History by Yunte Huang Pdf

Winner of the 2011 Edgar Award for Best Critical/Biographical Book and Shortlisted for the 2010 National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography: "An ingenious and absorbing book…It will permanently change the way we tell this troubled yet gripping story." —Jonathan Spence Hailed as “irrepressibly spirited and entertaining” (Pico Iyer, Time) and “a fascinating cultural survey” (Paul Devlin, Daily Beast), this provocative first biography of Charlie Chan presents American history in a way that it has never been told before. Yunte Huang ingeniously traces Charlie Chan from his real beginnings as a bullwhip-wielding detective in territorial Hawaii to his reinvention as a literary sleuth and Hollywood film icon. Huang finally resurrects the “honorable detective” from the graveyard of detested postmodern symbols and reclaims him as the embodiment of America’s rich cultural diversity. The result is one of the most critically acclaimed books of the year and a “deeply personal . . . voyage into racial stereotyping and the humanizing force of story telling” (Donna Seaman, Los Angeles Times).

Author : Howard M. Berlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025182143

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The Charlie Chan Film Encyclopedia by Howard M. Berlin Pdf

The first film featuring Charlie Chan, The House Without a Key, appeared in 1925. Forty-seven films and six Charlies later, the series still delights audiences. Charlie Chan connoisseurs cite a variety of reasons for the honorable detective's longevity and appeal, ranging from his wit and personality to the films' fascinating casts that often included future celebrities.This encyclopedia contains over 1,900 entries for characters, actors, crew members, plot devices, and facts, as well as film summaries and Charlie's famous aphorisms. Photographs accompany the text and the entries are arranged alphabetically for easy reference and access. Practically anything a fan of these films might want to know is thoroughly analyzed here.

Author : Earl Derr Biggers
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473371569

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Charlie Chan Carries On by Earl Derr Biggers Pdf

This early work by Earl Derr Biggers was originally published in 1930 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. “Charlie Chan Carries On” is the fifth novel in the Charlie Chan series. Inspector Duff, a Scotland Yard detective and friend of Chan's, first introduced in Behind That Curtain, is pursuing a murderer on an around-the-world voyage; so far, there have been murders in London, France, Italy and Japan. While his ship is docked in Honolulu, the detective is shot and wounded by his quarry; though he survives, he is unable to continue with the cruise, and Chan takes his place instead. Earl Derr Biggers was born on 26th August 1884 in Warren, Ohio, USA. Biggers received his further education at Harvard University, where he developed a reputation as a literary rebel, preferring the popular modern authors, such as Rudyard Kipling and Richard Harding Davis to the established figures of classical literature. Following in their footsteps upon graduating, he himself began a career as a popular writer, penning humorous articles and reviews for the Boston Traveler. While on holiday in Hawaii, Biggers heard tales of a real-life Chinese detective operating in Honolulu, named Chang Apana. This inspired him to create his most enduring legacy in the character of super-sleuth Charlie Chan. The first Chan story “The House Without a Key” (1925) was published as a serialised story in the Saturday Evening Post and then released as a novel in the same year. Biggers went on to write five more Chan novels and all were licensed for movie adaptations by Fox Films. These films were hugely popular with several different actors taking the lead role of Chan. Eventually; over 40 films were produced featuring the character. Biggers only saw the early on-screen successes of Charlie Chan due to his death at the age of only 48 from a heart attack in April 1933.

Author : James L. Neibaur
Publisher : BearManor Media
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1629333158

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The Charlie Chan Films (Hardback) by James L. Neibaur Pdf

The Charlie Chan film series from 1931-1949 went through three lead actors and two studios over 44 films while still maintaining consistent popularity with moviegoers. This book looks at all of the films in the series, including early ones that are now lost, and examines each movie in context. Common themes, critical assessments, discussion of the director and the actors, period reviews, production information, and recollections from those who appeared in the films are all included. From its literary origins to its modern day controversies, The Charlie Chan Films continue to resonate as late as the 21st century.

Author : Scott V. Palmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1649705360

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THE FILMS OF CHARLIE CHAN by Scott V. Palmer Pdf

This is a reference book on films made featuring the detective Charlie Chan. There are 49 films included, made between 1927 and 1981. The majority of these films were made in the 1930s and 40s and starred either Warner Oland or Sidney Toler. The book includes films in date order, with directorial credits, running times, complete cast listings, numerous photographs, and a story synopsis for each film.

Author : Earl Derr Biggers
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9782322442638

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The House Without a Key by Earl Derr Biggers Pdf

The novel, which takes place in the 1920s Hawaii, spends time acquainting the reader with the look and feel of the islands of that era from the standpoint of both white and non-white inhabitants, and describes social class structures and customs which have largely vanished in the 21st century. The novel deals with the murder of a former member of Boston society who has lived in Hawaii for a number of years. The main character is the victim's nephew, a straitlaced young Bostonian bond trader, who came to the islands to try to convince his aunt Minerva, whose vacation has extended many months, to return to Boston. The nephew, John Quincy Winterslip, soon falls under the spell of the islands himself, meets an attractive young woman, breaks his engagement to his straitlaced Bostonian fiancee Agatha, and decides after the murder is solved to move to San Francisco. In the interval, he is introduced to many levels of Hawaiian society and is of some assistance to Detective Charlie Chan in solving the mystery.

Author : Greg Lenburg
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1508662061

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Charlie Chan Movie Poster Book by Greg Lenburg Pdf

In over four dozen films, Chinese detective Charlie Chan solved mysteries and crimes that baffled authorities. Based on the character created by author Earl Derr Biggers, Chan first appeared in silent serials. In 1929 he had a small role in the early sound film, “Behind the Curtain.” The “Charlie Chan Movie Poster Book” presents posters and poster art from *Chan films from 1931-1949 featuring Warner Oland, Sidney Toler and Roland Winters in the title role. Also included is the controversial “Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen” (1981) starring Peter Ustinov. It's a collection even No.1 son would be proud to have.

Author : Earl Derr Biggers
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066364946

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The Black Camel by Earl Derr Biggers Pdf

"The Black Camel" by Earl Derr Biggers. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Earl Derr Biggers
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781667660585

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The Chinese Parrot by Earl Derr Biggers Pdf

The second of the Charlie Chan mysteries bring the Honolulu detective to mainland California, where he investigates crime whose exposure is hastened by the death of a parrot.

Author : Earl Derr Biggers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781406877748

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Keeper of the Keys by Earl Derr Biggers Pdf

Author : Luke Freeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 064691457X

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The Charlie Chan Mystery Movie Guide by Luke Freeman Pdf

Meet Charlie Chan: The inscrutable, irrefutable Chinese-Hawaiian detective featured in 6 books and over 40 films. From country houses in rural England, to secluded castles in the California desert, the seemingly amiable but razor sharp Chan solves murders and uncovers killers the world all over, with the aid, of course, of his Number One and Number Two Sons. Chan may drop his prepositions, but he's never at a loss for words, the philosophical super sleuth famous for his many wise sayings: such as "kindness in heart better than gold in bank" and "insignificant molehill sometimes more important that conspicuous mountain." An appreciation and celebration of the Charlie Chan films of Twentieth Century-Fox, "The Charlie Chan Mystery Movie Guide " features: - New, detailed commentary, analysis and review on each of the films. - Character study and detailed exploration of the themes and philosophies prevalent through the series. - Cast lists and plot synopses. and - A new take on the age-old Oland vs. Toler debate.

Author : Howard M. Berlin
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781587154690

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Charlie Chan's Words of Wisdom by Howard M. Berlin Pdf

A selection of 600 quotes from the Charlie Chan movies, based on the character created by Earl Derr Biggers. Includes a 12-page databank of publicity photos, lobby cards, and other scenes from the movies.