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A Guide to Charlie Chan Films

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

A Guide to Charlie Chan Films

Contributors:
ISBN:

9780313309854

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Greenwood Press

Publication Date:

30th June 1999

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

Tertiary Education

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Reference works

Dewey:

791.4375

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

312

Dimensions:

Width 156mm, Height 235mm

Weight:

567g

Description

There are over fifty Chan films and an additional three Spanish language Chan films. This guide reviews the forty-four extant Chan films. Entries, alphabetically arranged, include a unique annotated cast list, a comparative rating system, production information, analysis and plot synopsis, a performance critique, and a collection of Chan sayings, which vary from film to film. An introduction discusses the history and literary origins of the Chan films and the formulaic devices common to the films. Film scholars and fans of the Charlie Chan films will appreciate the extensive information each review provides. Each film is given a star rating, and several appendices provide additional information such as the lost films of Charlie Chan, actors who played Chan, and Chan on television.

Reviews

Mitchell's research, added to his light yet informative writing style, is a winner and makes this book interesting to read. Now I want to go back and rewatch the Chan movies all over again, which is a credit to any film book. * Mad About Movies *

Author Bio

CHARLES P. MITCHELL has served as director of a number of Maine libraries and has been Chairman of the Southern Maine Library District./e He has lectured on theater, film and books at many sites throughout Maine, including Westbrook College.

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