Rush, I agree. And most races and countries have undergone xenophobic periods throughout history. I.e. the secret society know as "the boxers" around 1900 sought to expel all foreigners from China, during what was known as the Boxer Rebellion. Biggers detective definitely helped portray the Chinese in a more positive light to a fearful--and gullible-- general public.

T.Y.S.M. Lou

"Critics are sheep. They never lead." (Keeper of The Keys, 1932, Chapter 10)

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That's great guys. I know from what I have read, Key Luke always defended Charlie Chan, saying that at least it showed a Chinese person in a positive light, as a hero.