Our Monday Evening Chat/Film Viewing: "Charlie Chan in London"
Our journey through the Charlie Chan film series now takes us to “Charlie Chan in London.” In this adventure, Charlie Chan delays his journey back home to Honolulu in order to crack a case of murder. This is no ordinary case, however! Chan is convinced of the innocence of a man convicted of a renowned case known as the Stable Murder which had occurred at an English country estate. Can the detective beat the clock and save the wrongly condemned man before he takes his final walk to the gallows?
Please join us in our Chat Room which is located at our Charlie Chan Family Home: www.charliechan.info, and use any of the “Chat Room” links to join us. We begin with arrivals and greetings at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and we roll our personal copies of our film exactly 15 minutes later (8:15).
FILM NOTES: This was the first film in the Charlie Chan series that was not based on a particular novel by Chan's creator, Earl Derr Biggers. The ‘New York Times’ commented that this film, written by Philip MacDonald, a noted detective novelist himself, "maintains the Chan tradition." This film would also mark the final time that Charlie Chan would be working strictly solo on his cases. In the next film in the series, “Charlie Chan in Paris,” Keye Luke would appear as Chan’s Number one Son, Lee.
Even if you cannot access a copy of the above-noted film, please do join us anyway, as you will NOT be left out of our ongoing chat and festivities. Also, as is our custom, newcomers are offered the seat of honor at our humble table. Many of our films, such as this week’s entry, may be found available for viewing online through such outlets as YouTube, etc. HAPPY NEWS…this week’s film, “Charlie Chan in London,” IS available at YouTube! Here is the address: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axuHkHleKAQ
NEXT WEEK (February 10) we will be sharing “Charlie Chan in Paris.”
“THE RETURN OF CHARLIE CHAN” ON DVD: If you are interested in purchasing a clear, clean copy of “The Return of Charlie Chan” (Universal – 1971) a made-for-TV movie starring Ross Martin as Charlie Chan, I can recommend a version which you will find at: http://www.ioffer.com/i/the-return-of-charlie-chan-ross-martin-dvd-504052734. It lists for $14.99 which includes postage/handling. However, you may make a lower offer!
A NEW CHARLIE CHAN BOOK: “The Charlie Chan Mystery Movie Guide” by Luke Freemen, who attended last week’s Chat, is available at a list price of $16.99 (and less via Amazon.com). Please read our description of this new Chan entry at our Entrance page at www.charliechan.info.
Please take care, have a pleasant Monday, and let’s all get together for another Chan-filled evening of fun and sharing as we watch “Charlie Chan in London.”
