tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post6499911411486686220..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: Beach Party Blogathon: The Black Camel (1931)Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-17084031610905109482015-06-18T13:22:56.863-07:002015-06-18T13:22:56.863-07:00Thank you so much.
I know what you mean about tha...Thank you so much.<br /><br />I know what you mean about that final, rather useless clue. I always forget about it and then when I watch the movie again and - whap! - oh, yeah. Sigh.<br /><br />Casting Keye Luke was genius. I hope whoever thought of it got a bonus.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-41169949609163127242015-06-16T19:01:15.290-07:002015-06-16T19:01:15.290-07:00"Clue, Clue, Cluuue!" My sister and I go..."Clue, Clue, Cluuue!" My sister and I got such a kick out of Kashimo's "assitance" ( did you see how he tore apart that one suspects room? ). Even though he was amusing, he could easily get tiresome after 1-2 films. Number One Son Lee certainly was a welcome character! Thanks for an entertaining write-up on a great film. My only beef is with the screenwriter who should have left out that knife-throwing scene near the end ( when Chan is bending down hunting for a clue ). That threw the ending out of whack. Just an opinion from a Chan fan....The Metzinger Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728879307994086409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-52003743290198886542015-06-15T14:21:18.665-07:002015-06-15T14:21:18.665-07:00Thanks.
If you like fast talking gangsters, etc. ...Thanks.<br /><br />If you like fast talking gangsters, etc. check out "Charlie Chan on Broadway". If Karloff is your guy then "Charlie Chan at the Opera" is the one for you.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-68883842492607417072015-06-15T14:17:02.559-07:002015-06-15T14:17:02.559-07:00Aha! I see a blog post in your future about Bela ...Aha! I see a blog post in your future about Bela the psychic.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4879866565633233402015-06-15T14:16:37.948-07:002015-06-15T14:16:37.948-07:00It is a treat to watch. I only wish some kind per...It is a treat to watch. I only wish some kind person doing an attic purge suddenly discovers the 4 "lost" Chan movies. Heaven!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-88936062540299331752015-06-15T08:40:59.068-07:002015-06-15T08:40:59.068-07:00The only Charlie Chan I've ever seen is in sni...The only Charlie Chan I've ever seen is in snippets and never sat through a whole movie. One of these days I need to fix that. Did get to live in Hawaii for a couple years, though. Great place. Love the review.<br />Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-69994375321366522702015-06-15T06:20:10.288-07:002015-06-15T06:20:10.288-07:00I should have seen a Charlie Chan film coming! But...I should have seen a Charlie Chan film coming! But you know what is the most interesting thing? How many psychics Bela Lugosi played in the early 1930s!<br />Thanks for the kind comment!<br />Kisses!<br />LeLêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26261660842285870592015-06-14T15:17:20.979-07:002015-06-14T15:17:20.979-07:00I watched this one for the first time earlier this...I watched this one for the first time earlier this year and really enjoyed it. You covered its strengths and weaknesses (really, that library newspaper clue does not pas close scrutiny) very well. THE BLACK CAMEL lacks the breeziness of the best Toler Chans, but Warner Oland is just so watchable as Charlie, and it's neat to see Bela Lugosi looking so suave and matching wits with the great detective. Sally Eilers is also cute as can be. Jeff Flugelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127134815672151999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4882776630986540532015-06-12T20:52:14.418-07:002015-06-12T20:52:14.418-07:00He might not look it, but Earl Derr Biggers would ...He might not look it, but Earl Derr Biggers would be the perfect beach companion. Enjoy!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-43371794689139986822015-06-12T18:28:42.004-07:002015-06-12T18:28:42.004-07:00I haven't watched one Charlie Chan film ever....I haven't watched one Charlie Chan film ever. Hanging my head in shame, I must rectify this. Our library has a lot of old books, and with an upcoming beach vacation, I plan on looking for some books by Biggers. Hopefully I'll find one! I enjoyed your post a lot, especially about who's who in the cast-quite a large one for a murder mystery.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4278172708468869532015-06-12T15:04:46.772-07:002015-06-12T15:04:46.772-07:00Some very nice touches like the Royal Hawaiian Hot...Some very nice touches like the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and a local choir singing to the movie star may be even more appreciated these then when it was first released. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-8779891347446155262015-06-12T12:31:13.951-07:002015-06-12T12:31:13.951-07:00This may be the only Warner Oland Charlie Chan fil...This may be the only Warner Oland Charlie Chan film that I have not seen--but I did read the novel (along with BEHIND THAT CURTAIN) as a teen. I always enjoy Oland's Chan movies (and most of Toler's), so I am certain I would like this one. Plus, the Hawaiian setting holds great appeal, too.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-3560901612440252582015-06-10T12:09:50.906-07:002015-06-10T12:09:50.906-07:00Just the ticket for a little getaway. When I was ...Just the ticket for a little getaway. When I was a kid I would treat myself to chocolate pudding (don't know why) with my Chan movies. To this day, something is missing if I don't have the added treat with my viewing.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26234615706593201812015-06-10T12:08:31.572-07:002015-06-10T12:08:31.572-07:00Charlie Chan fills the role of household god aroun...Charlie Chan fills the role of household god around here. I had a great time writing about "The Black Camel".Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-52072490677128517972015-06-10T12:04:06.517-07:002015-06-10T12:04:06.517-07:00I used to gorge myself on the Warner Oland Chan fi...I used to gorge myself on the Warner Oland Chan films! I haven't seen one in years... but your wonderfully descriptive review takes me back. And geez Robert Young and Bela too! I know what I'll be watching tonight... Very cool addition to The Beach Party Blogathon! Cheers Joey from The Last Drive In The Last Drive Inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17901815451746700217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-24793637798237693012015-06-10T06:53:02.611-07:002015-06-10T06:53:02.611-07:00I love the Chan movies, like most good series you ...I love the Chan movies, like most good series you get the comfort of the familiar lead(s) plus the variety of settings. This one is especially fun and makes a great entry in the blogathon, thank you! Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11659951781597698530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-53858645863026798122015-06-10T05:10:36.744-07:002015-06-10T05:10:36.744-07:00The horse race game in "...Murder Cruise"...The horse race game in "...Murder Cruise" looks like such a hoot! That movie is also based on a novel, "Charlie Chan Carries On". Note the work of Murray Kinnell and Robert Young, who make very strong impressions in this movie.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26573742512473623612015-06-10T05:07:40.155-07:002015-06-10T05:07:40.155-07:00I've enjoyed the Chan series very much over th...I've enjoyed the Chan series very much over the years. The Black Camel was restored for the the DVD box set releases of a few years ago and has proven a special treat for fans.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-36387720163534022332015-06-10T05:06:39.102-07:002015-06-10T05:06:39.102-07:00It feels apart from the latter films in the series...It feels apart from the latter films in the series because they were finding their footing and the beautiful location shoot.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-73029646574052961112015-06-10T05:05:41.648-07:002015-06-10T05:05:41.648-07:00I always enjoy Lugosi and agree that this was an i...I always enjoy Lugosi and agree that this was an interesting role for him. The accent is a detriment, particularly after the reveal, but it is fun to watch Bela and Warner "dueling".Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-21333475965567001002015-06-09T23:19:01.887-07:002015-06-09T23:19:01.887-07:00Hawaii in the 1920s would be wonderful, but I gues...Hawaii in the 1920s would be wonderful, but I guess we'll have to settle for second best! I too need to watch some more Chan (I think I've only seen Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise), this looks like a summery place to start...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-38336684387410917322015-06-09T22:58:38.852-07:002015-06-09T22:58:38.852-07:00I tried to leave you a comment yesterday, but look...I tried to leave you a comment yesterday, but looks as if it vanished! Great piece = I haven't seen any of the Charlie Chan movies as yet, but must put that right and catch up with this one. The Hawaiian setting and the cast make it sound like a must.<br />Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688113363803443338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4575958813296047402015-06-09T21:43:58.267-07:002015-06-09T21:43:58.267-07:00A great choice. I love the Charlie Chan movies, bu...A great choice. I love the Charlie Chan movies, but I haven't seen this one. I'll have to check it out.Amanda Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658933742656383125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-73213753952802996582015-06-09T21:21:56.903-07:002015-06-09T21:21:56.903-07:00Your write-up intrigued me into checking out this ...Your write-up intrigued me into checking out this movie for the first time. I really enjoyed the open-air feel of it, a nice change from the later studio-bound Chans. Also a treat to see Lugosi in a more sympathetic role, though I had trouble understanding some dialogue due to his accent seeming thicker than usual. All in all, a fun film with a neat "double reveal" at the end!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748690521295697008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-38273646557704298972015-06-09T06:44:55.822-07:002015-06-09T06:44:55.822-07:00You haven't even opened the box set yet!! I h...You haven't even opened the box set yet!! I have to pick myself up off the floor and mop up the spilled coffee. Well, I do know how pretty and shiny the plastic looks when the light reflects off it. If you've been waiting for some sort of time for when the time is right - this is it.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.com