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
Social Media isn't very old. But even before Friendster, MySpace, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter (X), Instagram, Snapchat, and all the others, a 1970s social media craze came in the form of CB (Citizen Band) radio. And a new fad developed: sending QSL postcards to acknowledge radio contact with someone. These postcards were sent "snail mail" via … Continue reading A 1970s Charlie Chan CB radio QSL postcard, Alliance Ohio
Before Roland Winters, before Sidney Toler, even before Warner Oland starred as Charlie Chan; Japanese born actor George Kuwa was the first to play the detective in a 1926, ten-episode serial, The House Without a Key. This immediately following publication of that first Chan story "House" the previous year; a foreshadowing Detective Chan was here … Continue reading The mostly invisible, but highly significant Charlie Chan Actor: George Kuwa
First, the Arrow pointed only East. Then, as they ventured further it pointed both East and West, eleven more times. Who dare follow this dark foretoken into the future, or into the past! What is the secret to activate it's wisdom? It has revealed much to those who've traveled it's path and promises great moments … Continue reading Charlie Chan and The Secret of The Black Arrow, an old mystery revealed!
February brings us Valentines day (have you made your Valentines card box yet?). So for all the heroines and femme fatales out there, we're looking at Chan film favorite Actor Harold Huber. With that telltale scar on his right cheek Harold Huber was not only a Charlie Chan favorite, but worked with many of Hollywood's … Continue reading A Charlie Chan favorite, Actor Harold Huber’s prolific career!
By now everyone should be aware this year marks the 100th anniversary of Earl Derr Biggers' novel, The House Without a Key, 1925. And that the story was first serialized in seven editions of The Saturday Evening Post, beginning with the January 24, 1925 edition. However, it was not until the next week, January 31, … Continue reading January 31, 1925, The Saturday Evening Post, Chapter 7 – Enter Charlie Chan!
HAU'OLI MAKAHIKI HOU or Happy New Year everyone! Especially those born in the Year of The Snake. And a special year indeed for Detective Charlie Chan fans! That first novel (in the title above) was serialized in the Saturday Evening Post over seven-weekly editions, beginning January 24th, 1925. Later that year it was released as … Continue reading A Centennial: The House Without a Key (1925) and Charlie Chan are turning 100!
Welcome to our 7th annual recap of happenings throughout the year at Webmaster Rush Glick’s website The Charlie Chan Family Home. Inside you'll find: 2024 a summary of happening throughout the year. Webmaster Rush Glick's "A Renewed Quest." After 20-plus year he returns to the film library on the campus of the University of Southern California … Continue reading The 2024 Charlie Chan Family Home Newsletter
I want to thank Author John L. Swann and Nicholas K. Burns Publishing, Utica New York, for the read ahead copy to Mr. Swann's second Charlie Chan novella, The Tangled String. It was released November 25th, 2024 available wherever books are sold and just in time for Christmas. The story takes place in Boston, where … Continue reading Book Review: The Tangled String, A Charlie Chan Mystery by John L. Swann
Oh, if they'd only devote this much effort into getting a haircut, a job and becoming a decent member of society. But like Forest told us, "stupid is as stupid does." (Actually I think his momma always said that.) Once again the holidays approach. And those who do dastardly deeds, like the porch pirates, are … Continue reading Seasons Greetings with MAIL SCAMs: a txt msg, counterfeit stamps & a surprise package!
October is World Mental Health Awareness month; October 10th World Mental Health Day. This month's post originated from discussion with Charlie Chan Family Home member, Michael Votta Jr. (aka: "Mike in D.C." to the Chan Family Home clan.) Professor Votta, currently serves as Interim Director of The School of Music and Director of Bands, University … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness: Composer Oscar Levant & Charlie Chan at the Opera.
The Postman on Holiday 