A place to explore all things surrounding Detective Charlie Chan, his creator Earl Derr Biggers, and their connection with Hawaii, Ohio and mystery fiction. – LOU ARMAGNO
The last, and final attempt at a Charlie Chan series revival came in the 1970s. Filmed in 1971, but not released in the U.S. until 1979, The Return of Charlie Chan (or Happiness is a Warm Clue) was a huge success...disappointment. You probably guessed by now exactly who played Detective Chan, Actor Ross Martin. In … Continue reading What do Charlie Chan and The Wild Wild West have in common? Actor Ross Martin.
What! I thought these Lunar New Year's repeated every 12 years? You know: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse,. Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig? Well yes, that's correct. However, there's also five elements that accompany them: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. So you might think; OK, so we're going though this 12-year … Continue reading Gong xi fa cai! It’s the year of The “Fire” Horse! The last one was 1966, of course!
This past December I had the pleasure to read the third and final book in John L. Swann's trilogy of his "Charlie Chan Returns" series, Beyond Murder: A Charlie Chan Mystery (November 2025.) John explains what inspired him to write these three stories were the passage of the character into the public domain, coupled with … Continue reading Book Review. Beyond Murder: A Charlie Chan Mystery by John L. Swann
Hau'oli Mkahiki Hou (Happy New Year) especially to all of you born in the year of the Horse, which begins on February 17th! With this our 8th newsletter we highlight the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Detective Charlie Chan held in Warren, Ohio. There are 33 pages in this Charlie Chan Centennial issue, and some 20 … Continue reading Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Please deign to view 8th newsletter & 100 Anniversary of Det. Chan
The Postman on Holiday 