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In Search of Charlie Chan

In Search of Charlie Chan

Genres

Documentary

OverView

A documentary on the creation of the popular Charlie Chan detective character as well as the history of Chan films of the 1930s.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

26 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

20 June 2006

Country

United States of America

Cast

Warner Oland

Warner Oland

Charlie Chan (archive footage)

Rusty Cundieff

Rusty Cundieff

Self

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