In the absence of our expert Charlie Chan Family Quizmaster, RChanFan, your humble servant will attempt - albeit in a feeble, fumbling manner! - to continue the tradition of our weekly puzzle!

Our image from this week, lifted from a certain Charlie Chan movie, shows the iconic detective holding a very distinctive weapon in his hand. Our contest comes in two parts this week:

First, please tell us WHICH FILM features this knife.

Second, please tell us WHAT KIND of knife it is that Mr. Chan is holding. (A clue: If you know the correct title of the movie, the answer has been planted elsewhere at our humble site. Study, and you will find what you seek!)

My well-worn hat is off to RChanFan, for teaching me how to add the image seen below to this message! Now...let's solve our little puzzle! The first person to answer both parts of the puzzle will wear our honored virtual Panama Hat for this week!

Sincerely, for RChanFan,
Rush Glick



Charlie Chan holds the murder weapon - a VERY distinctively crafted knife!

Thanks Rush for taking over the game this week You did a good job! I like the added challenge and the need for a little investigation work once the movie title is figured out!

I do know the movie title! I always wondered if I would be good at my own game hehe. However, since I did get a bit of a preview prior to the posting, I think I'll let everyone else have their chance at guessing

Again good job, and thanks for the kind words also. I'm glad I was able to help.

The name of the film is: "Charlie Chan in London." After searching the STUDY, I discovered that the knife is called Kukri, and it's from Napal.

Also, I discovered information about the Merton Gyroscopic Stabilizer, which I use nightly before I go to bed.

Steve

Dear Steve,

You GOT it, sir! Great job. So, the virtual Panama Hat rests atop your worthy head for this week, courtesy of virtual Newt at the Royal!

Sincerely,
Rush

Dear RCF,

Thank YOU! With your help, the process became possible!

Sincerely,
Rush

No problem Rush. Anytime.

And congrats to Steve! London was my guess as well. I hope to get the chance to watch that movie sooner or later.

R. - Yes, you must watch London, as well as Gosford Park afterwards. It is a slim but interesting reference link between the two.

Diana

Dear Diana,

Agreed! A very good combination.

Sincerely,
Rush

Ah thanks DMC! I actually saw this movie, I think, on tv once but didn't know what it was. I heard the line where the guy was working on Charlie Chan in London I believe and that's what caught my attention but I didn't watch the movie then and forgot what it was later on. Now I know! Thanks

I read the description on imdb.com and it sounds like an interesting movie. I will have to check it out.