tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post6773756074168959181..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: Favourite movies: Charlie Chan at the Olympics (1937)Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-39917191735483372692021-09-12T03:37:17.153-07:002021-09-12T03:37:17.153-07:00I wanted to thank you for this excellent read!! I ...I wanted to thank you for this excellent read!! I definitely loved every little bit of it. I have you bookmarked your site to check out the new stuff you post. <a href="https://justcbdstore.com/product-category/cbd-pain-cream/" rel="nofollow">Topical CBD</a><br />Wahab.929https://www.blogger.com/profile/18163062234517906919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-62222087214568535082014-01-31T10:15:13.433-08:002014-01-31T10:15:13.433-08:00My, you certainly had an intense viewing last nigh...My, you certainly had an intense viewing last night. The history is endlessly fascinating from all aspects. <br /><br />The studio did not skimp on the Chan features and I think that's one of the reasons the pictures are so entertaining to this day. Look forward to hearing about your mom's impressions. Be checking with you later.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-85077078424902239622014-01-31T10:00:02.586-08:002014-01-31T10:00:02.586-08:00CW,
Very interesting! Of course any Chan film is a...CW,<br />Very interesting! Of course any Chan film is and if I didn't agree I would be disinherited but with that said. So interesting due to the era and historical events that took place.<br /><br />I finally watched Der Untergang last night and once I finished watching it I went over to Wiki to read more about certain figures portrayed. Eventually I ended up reading about the swastika, the Iron Cross Medal etc and their origins. Interesting and appropriate that all signs of Nazism were erased from this film. <br /><br />I'll have to ask my mother her thoughts on this one then let you know what she says.<br /><br />Always glad to see you writing about Charlie, knowing your passions. : )<br />All the best!<br />PageAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11736203873652720600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-90013118206449278992014-01-31T09:16:22.705-08:002014-01-31T09:16:22.705-08:00Hi, Danny. Glad you stopped by.
I enjoy the idea...Hi, Danny. Glad you stopped by.<br /><br />I enjoy the idea that Inspector Chan can go between international espionage and the more straight-forward crime plots. He's one busy grampa!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-85404785722304469302014-01-30T15:50:15.619-08:002014-01-30T15:50:15.619-08:00I caught this one last year, and it's probably...I caught this one last year, and it's probably one of the more enjoyable of the Oland outings since it gets to play around so much with then-current events. Excellent review with some nice details; thanks for sharing! Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257279322223112273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-61220673430061909322014-01-30T13:07:30.408-08:002014-01-30T13:07:30.408-08:00My sentimental attachment to the movie is strong. ...My sentimental attachment to the movie is strong. Lee was kidnapped! My agony was acute when I was 12 and I've never gotten over it.<br /><br />I agree that "Any Chan is better than no Chan" and anything with C. Henry Gordon is always better than anything without C. Henry Gordon. Many aspire to his cool suavity, but few attain his level.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-21118019982350976542014-01-30T11:15:25.036-08:002014-01-30T11:15:25.036-08:00Not one of my favorite Chans, alas, though I'v...Not one of my favorite Chans, alas, though I've seen it several times. Such is the power of Chan. I do think its a little silly to have Lee on the Olympic team, and the Games themselves are somewhat peripheral to the action. But still an entertaining mystery and I'll watch C. Henry Gordon in anything. He died far too young. Any Chan is better than no Chan. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-10588073317350097632014-01-27T05:11:31.196-08:002014-01-27T05:11:31.196-08:00True. Something like this movie are the closest t...True. Something like this movie are the closest thing we have to a time machine.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-45138447055997869752014-01-27T05:10:50.902-08:002014-01-27T05:10:50.902-08:00The movie would be a dandy run-up to the Games in ...The movie would be a dandy run-up to the Games in Sochi. I hope you can find the time to squeeze it in. It runs about 70 minutes.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-10771183895167676962014-01-27T05:09:39.513-08:002014-01-27T05:09:39.513-08:00Glad to know you're a fan, Rick. Warner Oland...Glad to know you're a fan, Rick. Warner Oland "is" Charlie Chan. However, Toler & Yung give us a lot of fun as the Chans and I'm glad they continued the series.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-51053481406142816672014-01-27T05:09:09.069-08:002014-01-27T05:09:09.069-08:00I love this movie. It's such fun, and so was ...I love this movie. It's such fun, and so was your post. The historical framework and the way it reads like current events is irresistible. We have a reverence for movies that are called "timeless", but I think I prefer films that are embedded in their own time. The have more to impart.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-7552242377277626472014-01-26T18:58:10.805-08:002014-01-26T18:58:10.805-08:00This does sound like an intriguing film from a his...This does sound like an intriguing film from a historical aspect. I'm glad to hear it's on YouTube – it would be a good one to watch during the Olympics.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-9373361224784651212014-01-26T14:06:11.172-08:002014-01-26T14:06:11.172-08:00What a timely post about one of the most entertain...What a timely post about one of the most entertaining movies centered around an Olympics! Although I liked Sidney Toler as CC, I always preferred Warner Oland. This was one of his best entries and, as you pointed out so well, the historical significance makes it perhaps the most interesting of all CC pictures.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-5823117579262566562014-01-25T17:11:28.022-08:002014-01-25T17:11:28.022-08:00The movie is a dandy, FlickChick. It's true t...The movie is a dandy, FlickChick. It's true that Charlie Chan was everywhere. A true international man of mystery - and a grandfather. Coolest guy ever.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-83817627465862233272014-01-25T14:53:48.365-08:002014-01-25T14:53:48.365-08:00Boy, leave it to Charlie Chan to be where the acti...Boy, leave it to Charlie Chan to be where the action is! This sounds like one intriguing film - and also one of historical interest. CW - you always bring it on!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-45869313465672087412014-01-25T08:55:10.622-08:002014-01-25T08:55:10.622-08:00I knew you'd like it! I have heard/read that ...I knew you'd like it! I have heard/read that Rathbone was a fellow with a terrific sense of humour which makes him all the more endearing. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-3108431822578571202014-01-24T17:06:37.930-08:002014-01-24T17:06:37.930-08:00How wonderful! My gosh, Basil Rathbone was a gorg...How wonderful! My gosh, Basil Rathbone was a gorgeous, striking man! With that face and that voice, I turn to jello. Don't you secretly hope that an actor you like that much is also a good guy in private? Thanks for that great link ... I'm sure I'll go back to it occasionally!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-15131626141094968042014-01-24T09:53:03.775-08:002014-01-24T09:53:03.775-08:00Thanks, Becky. I know what you mean. There's...Thanks, Becky. I know what you mean. There's something immensely comforting about spending time with Chans and all of our B mystery favourites. Late at night with a hot chocolate and the cats behaving themselves.<br /><br />Here's something for you that I use to tide myself over when I can't get to my Holmes: http://themave.com/vid/holmes.htmlCaftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-49439228382304412612014-01-24T08:43:21.831-08:002014-01-24T08:43:21.831-08:00Excellent historical background to the movie, CW. ...Excellent historical background to the movie, CW. I really love Charlie Chan, both Warner Oland and Sidney Toler (I really didn't like Roland Winters at all!) It's funny you are doing this right now -- when I'm sick or depressed, I love to watch Charlie Chan, Karloff's Mr. Wong, and Rathbone/Bruce Sherlock Holmes movies. I don't really know why, except that they are well-paced, mysterious, shadowy ... I find them ultimately comforting, like old friends. I just had such a bout last month and gorged myself on all those movies. I loved this article!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-55487086314090099802014-01-24T08:33:08.750-08:002014-01-24T08:33:08.750-08:00A justly popular film in the series "Charlie ...A justly popular film in the series "Charlie Chan at the Olympics" has a lot to recommend it and a lot of fans. I am starting to get excited about the Sochi Games. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for shady looking diplomats and ladies wearing white fox furs.<br /><br />"Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise" is one of my faves (Yeah, I know. They're all my faves.) I enjoy the novel "Charlie Chan Carries On" and it's fun to hear all those character names come to life. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-74567475769590141302014-01-23T19:58:25.596-08:002014-01-23T19:58:25.596-08:00Great choice of film for the upcoming Olympic feve...Great choice of film for the upcoming Olympic fever! It's maddening that those early Chan/Oland films were lost. Darn those studio fires. Great review and it makes me want to watch this one again ( just saw Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise last night ). The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-11795483776384873872014-01-23T04:29:20.692-08:002014-01-23T04:29:20.692-08:00Our classic movie universe seems to be getting sma...Our classic movie universe seems to be getting smaller. What a fun DeMille connection. "Charlie Chan at the Olympics" is currently available on YouTube. Perhaps you'll get a chance to check it out. <br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-54971571218739309242014-01-22T16:33:06.274-08:002014-01-22T16:33:06.274-08:00Without a doubt, this is an interesting film! I...Without a doubt, this is an interesting film! I'm ashamed to say that I've never seen a Charil Chan film, but your love for the series is starting to contaminate me. <br />It's curious that I was watching Anthony Quinn's speech at the Golden Globes and he cited his wife, Katherine DeMille. And then I come here and find a picture of her!<br />Kisses!Lêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.com