Charlie Chan Charlie Chan Charlie Chan is a fictional character created by Earl Derr Biggers. Biggers loosely based Chan on Honolulu, Hawaii, detective Chang Apana, and conceived of the benevolent and heroic Chan as an alternative to Yellow Peril stereotypes and villains like Fu Manchu. Chan is a detective for the Honolulu police, though many stories feature Chan traveling the world as he investigates mysteries and solves crimes. Chan first appeared in Biggers' novels, then was featured in a number of media. Over four dozen films featuring Charlie Chan were made, beginning in 1926. The character was first portrayed by East Asian
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen gives the film a 5.5/10 with 5 critics' responses. TV Guide gives "Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen" 0 out of 5 stars. "Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen" was released in theatres on February 13, 1981. The film was released on DVD on September 7, 2004, by Trinity Home Entertainment. Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen is a 1981 comedy–mystery film directed by Clive Donner that stars Peter Ustinov, Angie Dickinson and Lee Grant. Retired detective Charlie Chan is asked for