The Black Camel
Los Angeles: Fox Film, Circa 1931. Vintage reference photograph from the set of the 1931 film, showing actor Warner Oland in costume as Charlie Chan, accompanied by Chang Apana, the real-life Chinese-Hawaiian detective who inspired the character. Printed mimeo snipe and Fox Film stamp on the verso.
Based on Earl Derr Biggers' 1929 novel. The second film to feature Oland as Chan, and the only known surviving film of the first five films in the series.
Shot on location in Honolulu, Hawaii.
10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.
[Book #167296]
Price: $625.00
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