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| Author | Earl Derr Biggers |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Charlie Chan |
| Genre | Mystery,Novels |
| Publisher | Bobbs-Merrill |
Publication date | 1930 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback &Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-85468-122-1 (1972 hardback edition) |
| Preceded by | The Black Camel |
| Followed by | Keeper of the Keys |
Charlie Chan Carries On (1930) is the fifth novel in theCharlie Chan series byEarl Derr Biggers.
Inspector Duff, aScotland Yard detective and friend of Chan's, first introduced inBehind That Curtain, is pursuing a murderer on an around-the-world voyage; so far, there have been murders in London, France, Italy and Japan. While his ship is docked inHonolulu, the detective is shot and wounded by his quarry; though he survives, he is unable to continue with the cruise, and Chan takes his place instead. Eventually, Chan finds the killer before the next port of call.
A film entitledCharlie Chan Carries On, starringWarner Oland, was produced in 1931. The film is now considered to be alost film, with only atrailer known to survive.[1]
However, Fox filmed aSpanish-language version starringManuel Arbó, using many of the same sets, using a Spanish-speaking cast, which was released under the titleEran Trece (There Were Thirteen). This used many of the same pieces ofstock footage as the English-language version and the script was expanded somewhat based on the English-language script. This Spanish-language version is currently available as a bonus feature on theDVD release ofCharlie Chan in Shanghai.
The filmCharlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940), starringSidney Toler, Oland's successor in the role, was also based on the novel.
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