Monday evening's Chat/Film Viewing: "The Sky Dragon"
"Small flower receive blessing of rain with thanks.” – Charlie Chan
Our movie for this week’s Monday evening Chat and film viewing is “The Sky Dragon,” staring Roland Winters as Charlie Chan with Keye Luke as Number One Son, Lee, and Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown! death stalks the sky as Charlie Chan seeks to stop the deadly “Sky Dragon”!
So, 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).
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 through such outlets as YouTube, etc. HAPPY NEWS…to a degree…this week’s film, “The Sky Dragon,” IS available online at Daily Motion…but in TWO PARTS and, unfortunately, with commercial interruptions:
Part ONE: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xv1kwx_charlie-chan-the-sky-dragon-part-1_shortfilms
Part TWO: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xv1ldi_charlie-chan-the-sky-dragon-part-2_shortfilms
FILM NOTES: The working title of this film was Murder in the Air. The film's title card reads: Charlie Chan in "The Sky Dragon". Although Roy Livingston is credited onscreen as editor, Hollywood Reporter production charts credit Ace Herman as editor.
PLEASE NOTE: “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 (which will be our final film stop on this year’s Chan Film Tour), I can recommend a version which you will find available at: http://www.ioffer.com/i/the-return-of-charlie-chan-ross-martin-dvd-504052734. It lists for $12.00 which includes postage/handling. However, you may make a lower offer! “The Return of Charlie Chan” is this year’s final film in our journey through Chandom!
Please have a great Monday, and let’s all get together for an evening of fun and sharing as we view “The Sky Dragon.”
