The Charlie Chan Film Encyclopedia

by Howard M. Berlin

Book Overview

The first film featuring Charlie Chan, The House Without a Key, appeared in 1925. Forty-seven films and six Charlies later, the series still delights audiences. Charlie Chan connoisseurs cite a variety of reasons for the honorable detective's longevity and appeal, ranging from his wit and personality to the films' fascinating casts that often included future celebrities. This encyclopedia contains over 1,900 entries for characters, actors,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786424524
• ISBN13: 9780786424528
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher