A short documentary on the life and, particularly, last days of the Swedish actor, Warner Oland...probably the most famous of the actors who played Charlie Chan. It begins right before his odd death and then goes back to a quick overview of his life and acting career.

A short documentary on the life and, particularly, last days of the Swedish actor, Warner Oland...probably the most famous of the actors who played Charlie Chan. It begins right before his odd death and then goes back to a quick overview of his life and acting career.

Short documentary on the screen depiction and public reception of fictional Chinese-American detective character Charlie Chan, as well as cultural perceptions of Asians during the 1920s and 1930s.

A documentary on Chang Apana, the Chinese-Hawaiian police officer who was the inspiration for the character of Charlie Chan.

This short documentary charts the professional life of Keye Luke, from his early career as an artist to his iconic roles as Lee Chan (Number One Son) in the Charlie Chan series and Master Po in Kung Fu.

A short documentary on Charlie Chan series actor Layne Tom, Jr.

Short documentary on Charlie Chan film series director H. Bruce Humberstone

Featurette about the demise, during the early 1940s, of the once-popular Mr. Moto B-films series that starred Peter Lorre.

Featurette about the demise, during the early 1940s, of the once-popular Mr. Moto B-films series that starred Peter Lorre.

A look at 4 of the best Chan films and the careers of many of the actors in them.