The Legacy of Charlie Chan (2006)
• June 20th, 2006 • 0h 14min
Documentary
Overview
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.
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