Chabing. The Chan actress who once held General Douglas MacArthur’s heart.

Ever seen the movies The Chinese Ring (1947) or Shanghai Chest (1948)? Both Charlie Chan films staring Actor Roland Winters as Detective Chan? Well, they also features a lesser know bit actress born Isabel Rosario Cooper, who went under the stage name Chabing. She was also know as "Dimples" to one General Douglas MacArthur! February brings … Continue reading Chabing. The Chan actress who once held General Douglas MacArthur’s heart. →

One other “Earl” was gifted a Key to The City of Honolulu.

HAPPY 2023 everyone...we made it! As previously reported last year (my August 2022 Biggers' Birthday post), in 1925 the Honolulu Tourism Bureau presented Author Earl Derr Biggers with an honorary Key to The City of Honolulu. This was in appreciation for the overwhelming good will and publicity his first Charlie Chan novel, The House Without … Continue reading One other “Earl” was gifted a Key to The City of Honolulu. →

BOO! Attend the Charlie Chan virtual Halloween Party!

October 31st is near at hand (where did the year go?) and as he does every year, Webmaster Rush Glick will host his annual "Virtual" Halloween Party on Monday, October 24th! Here's how it works: Guests log into the Charlie Chan Chat Room, using an assumed name chosen from the cast of characters found inside … Continue reading BOO! Attend the Charlie Chan virtual Halloween Party! →

Tall, shy and worth $1 Billion, “The Richest Little Girl in the World” walked into a Charlie Chan novel!

March is Women's History Month. So today we look at real-life socialite Doris Duke, who found herself inside Author Earl Derr Biggers' 1926 novel, The Chinese Parrot. The Chinese Parrot (1926). In the second Charlie Chan novel Parrot, Detective Chan is asked a personal favor by his past employer and longtime friend Sally Jordan (née: … Continue reading Tall, shy and worth $1 Billion, “The Richest Little Girl in the World” walked into a Charlie Chan novel! →

Celebrate 20 years of the Charlie Chan Family Home, and try on one of 272 Panama Hats in “The Study.”

This month (October 3rd to be exact) we honor Webmaster Rush Glick as he celebrates 20 years since launching his Charlie Chan Family Home Website. And in recognition of this benchmark we'll look inside just one of the 27 separate page links on the site, "The Study." Why this page? Because there you will find … Continue reading Celebrate 20 years of the Charlie Chan Family Home, and try on one of 272 Panama Hats in “The Study.” →

Hey Pop move over. I got a Star on Hollywood, too!

Now here's a fluke--a well earned one, too! James Hong, Son No.1 to J. Carrol Naish's, Charlie Chan in The New Adventures of Charlie Chan, is getting his just deserves...a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, Class of 2022! At 92-years young, Actor James Hong is going strong! "Hong, recently provided the voice of … Continue reading Hey Pop move over. I got a Star on Hollywood, too! →

One last Aloha’oe (fond farewell) to John Noland and his comic strip “Chinatown Cop.”

John Noland Life can indeed be ironic--grave and tragically ironic. Three years ago this month, June 15th, 2018, the family of John Noland made the heavy-hearted decision to disconnect John from life support. In his own small way (as we all are) John was a hero of sorts, most notably for me within the world … Continue reading One last Aloha’oe (fond farewell) to John Noland and his comic strip “Chinatown Cop.” →

A special birthday wish to Charlie Chan Series Actor James Hong!

He's not often associated with Charlie Chan these days, but for many Actor James Hong holds a special place in the detective's career! At 92-years young (February 22d) actor, voice actor, producer and director James Hong is to acting as Tony Bennett is to singing. He's been around-the-block, easily recognized and has earned a plethora … Continue reading A special birthday wish to Charlie Chan Series Actor James Hong! →

Will the REAL Charlie Chan please step forward.

Chang Apana's grave site at the Manoa Chinese Cemetary What's that you ask, "a REAL Detective Chan?" Yes, there was actually a living, breathing person, who inspired Author Earl Derr Biggers and served as the "spark" for his fictional Detective Charlie Chan. Now I realize "most of you" reading this already knew that! However, take … Continue reading Will the REAL Charlie Chan please step forward. →

Meet Lily Wu…Who? The female Charlie Chan.

With February the month for flowers, candy, and valentines, it's appropriate we take a look at author Juanita Sheridan’s fictional sleuth Ms. Lily Wu, and her cohort, novelist Janice Cameron. World famous mystery-fiction critic, editor, and author Anthony Boucher (eponym for the world's leading mystery convention, Bouchercon) adored Sheridan’s fictional Lily Wu; dubbing her The … Continue reading Meet Lily Wu…Who? The female Charlie Chan. →