Michael H, I have to agree...one of the best. It seems Charlie does more than usual "analytical detecting", actually gets into a fight (that only happened once that I recall in the novels), and he takes part in a lot more humor than usual.

The scene where he blows out the candle, is a favorite "portrait" shot of mine to feature Sydney Toler as Chan! There's another where he blows out a candle, but I can't remember which film? It's the one with the two twins who are scientists, and one gets killed in a cellar like room. Nice post.

Yes, thats a good scene with Toler.
And the fight happend close to Reno in "Keeper of the Keys". Surprising moment.

Twins and cellar reminds me of Chinese Cat. But I can't remember a candle.

Dear Mike,

Yes, you are correct about an extinguished candle seen in "The Chinese Cat." It was not blown out, but symbolically snuffed by the killer!



Thank you for the reminder of this one! There was another instance of Charlie Chan himself putting out a candle, and that happens in "Charlie Chan in Paris" near the climax of the film as the killer approaches and is about to enter the secret room in the Paris sewer.

Sincerely,
Rush