I just posted a suggestion ("Daughter of the Dragon") at TCM. Of course, I also mentioned that a tribute during Oland's birthday would be fitting.
As Steve noted above, the process only takes a few minutes, and, should we make this something of a collective goal, TCM just might take notice and honor Warner Oland on his birthday with a few movies from their vault.
Steve, let's bring this up at the next Chat, as well...yes?
Hey Rush. I just read your Oland film suggestion to TCM. Thank you so much.
Now for the rest of the Chan family. Come on gang. Let's tell TCM how much we think of Warner Oland. Nobody deserves a birthday tribute more than Mr. Oland.
Please remember, if it wasn't for his wonderful portrayal of Charlie Chan, we wouldn't be here. There would be no film series.
Please remember that TCM programs their film schedule about four to five months out from the present. Now is the time to send your Oland film suggestion to TCM. Show your support !!!
I posted about Daughter of the Dragon and Old Francisco (with Anna May Wong, the latter beign perfect for their Silent Sunday Night Movies) plus Oland in any of his Fu Manchu and Charlie Chan movies.
Forgot to mention his birthday but I otherwise tried to cover Warner Olands bases!
Very good! Maybe we can announce this idea of Steve's at the next Chat. If you, or anyone else has the time, perhaps we can also tell the good folks over at the charliechan.net Message Board/
Rush and Virginia -- Due to my work schedule, I will not be able to join the CC family movie viewing on Monday. Please feel free to talk up the Warner Oland Birthday Tribute on TCM.
So far, we have three postings. If we can get a total of ten postings to TCM, that should make an impression. If we can give them 20 recommendations for an Oland Tribute, that would blow them away.
When submitting your recommendation to TCM, remember to mention that it's for Warner Oland's birthday, which is Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Do It for Charlie !!!