tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post8552811038287425415..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: The Great Imaginary Film Blogathon: Charlie Chan in Hollywood (1940)Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-32744526000031142062016-11-14T15:39:01.158-08:002016-11-14T15:39:01.158-08:00Perhaps we can persuade a few of the younger folks...Perhaps we can persuade a few of the younger folks to join us in our appreciation.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-39629674490775736792014-09-21T19:11:49.684-07:002014-09-21T19:11:49.684-07:00Charlie Chan movies are great fun. My wife and I a...Charlie Chan movies are great fun. My wife and I are watching one as I write this. Sad that the current generation is not more familiar with them.<br />http://michaelspappy.blogspot.com/MICHAELSPAPPYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933691596886031814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-74743545697011450342013-10-12T17:26:28.109-07:002013-10-12T17:26:28.109-07:00I'm glad you stopped by Yvette. Well, it'...I'm glad you stopped by Yvette. Well, it's a long winter. Maybe I will write it up against future public domain.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-50262638184172818312013-10-12T17:25:48.759-07:002013-10-12T17:25:48.759-07:00Becky, I might have known you'd be a fan of th...Becky, I might have known you'd be a fan of the gush-worthy Mr. Ellison. We'll just let our imaginations run wild and enjoy "Charlie Chan in Hollywood". Boy, if I had that time machine wouldn't we have a ball?Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-2341645851841981352013-10-11T19:24:03.342-07:002013-10-11T19:24:03.342-07:00How did I miss this one? HA! This should definitel...How did I miss this one? HA! This should definitely have been made once upon a time, CW. I love the whole idea. Why don't you write it up as a book? Why not?<br />Oh right, Charlie Chan is not public domaine. Yet.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26276954569243026042013-10-11T13:25:52.455-07:002013-10-11T13:25:52.455-07:00What fun, and what a great script idea! I am a hu...What fun, and what a great script idea! I am a huge Charlie Chan lover, and I particularly like your inclusion of James Ellison. I've liked him since I Walked With A Zombie, one of my very favorites. You should get a good agent for your screenplay, although come to think of it, all of your stars are, well, dead...hmmm, too bad... oh well, anybody with half an imagination can see the movie in their head! LOL!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-80774889601664205522013-10-08T06:30:02.527-07:002013-10-08T06:30:02.527-07:00Jacqueline, don't let on, but sharp-eyed viewe...Jacqueline, don't let on, but sharp-eyed viewers will spot Bess in Brannigan's nightclub where her presence provides Inspector Chan with a major clue.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-8197299032273490022013-10-08T06:28:19.755-07:002013-10-08T06:28:19.755-07:00Thanks, Patricia. I had almost too much fun comin...Thanks, Patricia. I had almost too much fun coming up with "Charlie Chan in Hollywood".<br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-47222108974013402592013-10-07T12:10:10.452-07:002013-10-07T12:10:10.452-07:00I love this. You're a nut. A great screenpla...I love this. You're a nut. A great screenplay scenario writer. Do I dare hope that Bess Flowers had a walk-on?Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-54240875471752840242013-10-07T11:29:06.332-07:002013-10-07T11:29:06.332-07:00Charlie Chan + Laurel & Hardy + murder in Holl...Charlie Chan + Laurel & Hardy + murder in Hollywood...how did this movie not get made? This is such an imaginative and detailed post - you must've had a lot of fun coming up with "Charlie Chan in Hollywood." The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-6226700083864110842013-10-07T08:32:32.662-07:002013-10-07T08:32:32.662-07:00Uncle W., I was remiss in not mentioning the contr...Uncle W., I was remiss in not mentioning the contribution of "Harvey Bullcountry". Although, anyone watching that memorable scene in the studio is well aware of the fourth member of the team. Would that there were more opportunities for that wry sense of humour to make itself known to us.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-27143442801772375132013-10-07T07:10:11.789-07:002013-10-07T07:10:11.789-07:00Thanls for a great essay, CW. A well kept secret a...Thanls for a great essay, CW. A well kept secret about <i>Charlie Chan in Hollywood</i> is that the musical score was by none other than Aaron Copland, under the peculiar pseudonym Harvey Bullcountry. Perhaps to differentiate between this light-hearted film and his more prestigious film projects of the time (<i>Of Mice and Men, Our Town</i>).<br /><br />In the scene with Jimmy, Stan and Ollie searching the studio, Copland does some clever variations on the boys’ theme song, ”Dance of the Cuckoos.” We hear it played as a comic waltz, as boogie woogie, as a sombre, minor chord ”mystery” cue, in conga rhythm, and as a fandango. Then, at the briskly edited climax to the scene, he has all those variations fusing together in an increasingly cacophonic cluster — in effect, creating a musical ”fine mess!” One wishes he had found the opportunity to do more comedy scores.Uncle Waldemarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997141104650796480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-59704384361273776332013-10-07T04:45:06.660-07:002013-10-07T04:45:06.660-07:00Brian, I`m thrilled that you can almost picture St...Brian, I`m thrilled that you can almost picture Stan and Ollie searching the studio. <br /><br />Ruth, my heart belongs to Oland, but I`ve made Toler my buddy. I couldn`t pass up the chance to give Stan and Ollie a classic from their Fox days.<br /><br />Marsha, you made my day!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-58270140164182157662013-10-06T14:50:04.625-07:002013-10-06T14:50:04.625-07:00CW & Charlie Chan go together like.... well, l...CW & Charlie Chan go together like.... well, like Stan & Ollie! Brilliant, my dear, just brilliant!FlickChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351624749230610755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-11573824515419595602013-10-06T13:11:44.826-07:002013-10-06T13:11:44.826-07:00When I was reading your wonderful post, I found my...When I was reading your wonderful post, I found myself starting to believe this was an actual movie! If only!! I'm not a huge Sidney Toler fan, but I'd let it slide for this movie. Plus, Laurel & Hardy! It wouldn't get much better than that. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-74976676040080445422013-10-06T11:52:37.892-07:002013-10-06T11:52:37.892-07:00Well, if Boston Blackie and The Falcon could go to...Well, if Boston Blackie and The Falcon could go to Hollywood, then Charlie Chan is certainly deserving of the Tinseltown treatment as well.<br /><br />I can almost picture the stealthy nighttime investigation of the studio by "detectives" Laurel and Hardy. Great stuff!Brian Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463833554200343247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-31168728598001217302013-10-06T08:43:31.239-07:002013-10-06T08:43:31.239-07:00Page, I can well imagine your surprise!
Playing c...Page, I can well imagine your surprise!<br /><br />Playing casting director was great fun. It's going to be difficult to return to blogging about actual movies. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-62886387265927413352013-10-05T12:06:00.700-07:002013-10-05T12:06:00.700-07:00CW,
I am simply shocked that you chose Charlie Cha...CW,<br />I am simply shocked that you chose Charlie Chan for this one. ha ha<br /><br />Just as clever as your imagination are you co-stars. I wouldn't have thought of any of them in a million years. <br /><br />Very fun and entertaining. Chan would be pleased, especially with getting another gig and paycheck.<br />PagePagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063277863578004836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-14713191068488831522013-10-05T09:55:03.352-07:002013-10-05T09:55:03.352-07:00Thanks, Rick. I'm almost starting to believe ...Thanks, Rick. I'm almost starting to believe I actually saw this movie. Stan and Ollie always inspire me.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-549587993975335502013-10-04T20:58:29.370-07:002013-10-04T20:58:29.370-07:00Fox should have made this movie--really! Heck, the...Fox should have made this movie--really! Heck, the Falcon went to Hollywood, so Charlie Chan would have been awesome. Plus, that was inspired to add Stan and Ollie to the mix.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4993480878410884072013-10-03T04:49:10.593-07:002013-10-03T04:49:10.593-07:00Thank you, Danny. So pleased to have the stamp of...Thank you, Danny. So pleased to have the stamp of approval from another Chan fan.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-35451394544460155912013-10-02T19:34:08.726-07:002013-10-02T19:34:08.726-07:00I was excited to see you invent one from my favori...I was excited to see you invent one from my favorite period of Chan films, and you really whet my imagination with the rest of your post! That would have been something to see alright! Great post! Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257279322223112273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-14601152391788055612013-10-02T15:22:26.943-07:002013-10-02T15:22:26.943-07:00Thanks a lot, Kevin. You've made this Chan fan...Thanks a lot, Kevin. You've made this Chan fan very happy.<br /><br />A selection of back lot mysteries would be quite nice on a winter night.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-91929726373536687002013-10-02T14:01:33.070-07:002013-10-02T14:01:33.070-07:00You'd be welcomed with open arms, Dorian. I&#...You'd be welcomed with open arms, Dorian. I'll bet you have a million ideas zinging around your brain right now.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-36804053620285278932013-10-02T13:59:20.310-07:002013-10-02T13:59:20.310-07:00This would have gone down in history as one of the...This would have gone down in history as one of the best Chan films ever. And how mouth watering to consider some scenes filmed on the Fox backlot. Think of the double feature possibilities with this and "The Falcon in Hollywood" filmed on the RKO lot. Hours of backlot mystery fun. A really entertaining post here. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.com