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In Search of Charlie Chan

In Search of Charlie Chan

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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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2006-06-20
⌚ Running Time: 26 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.0

Beloved Cast

Warner Oland original image
Charlie Chan (archive footage)
Warner Oland
Rusty Cundieff original image
Self
Rusty Cundieff

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