The Black Camel (1929), Earl Derr Biggers (book), The Black Camel (1931) (film)

The Black Camel is a 1931 American Pre-Code mystery film based on the novel of the same name by Earl Derr Biggers. It is the second film to star Warner Oland as detective Charlie Chan, and the sole survivor of the first five Chan films starring Oland. The Black Camel marked the film debut of Robert Young.

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Behind That Curtain (1928), Earl Derr Biggers (book), Behind That Curtain (1929) (film)

Behind That Curtain is a 1929 American Pre-Code mystery film directed by Irving Cummings, starring Warner Baxter and featuring Boris Karloff. It was the first Charlie Chan film to be made at Fox Studios. It was based on the novel of the same name. Charlie Chan is played by Korean American actor E. L. Park, gets one mention early in the film, then makes a few momentary appearances after 75 minutes.

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