The text of our Charlie Chan Family Chat for November 27, 2023
Feature: Mr. Wong, Detective
Note: Boris Karloff’s Birthday
Chat Number: 1,231
Extra:
The Green Hornet – Chapter 05 – The Time Bomb – 1940
Participants:
Friend and Foxx
Godwinshelley
Hawaii_Steve
hounder
Matt
Nightwolf
Nothere
Rush
tenman
11-27 18:26
Rush:
11-27 18:29
Matt:
Hello Rush!
11-27 18:29
Rush:
Hello, Matt!
great to see you here again!
11-27 18:29
Matt:
Sorry again for last week
11-27 18:30
Rush:
Nothing to be sorry about!
Family first!
How is your father-in-law doing?
11-27 18:30
Matt:
Thnx….Barring any holiday parties, I should be around in December, with the exception of the 25th
11-27 18:31
Rush:
We will not be holding a Chat on 12/25.
11-27 18:31
Matt:
He’s settled in and seemed to adjust well, though we found out today he just tested positive for COVID
11-27 18:31
Rush:
it will be the following day.
11-27 18:32
Rush:
My goodness.
Hopefully it’s a weakened strain.
11-27 18:32
Matt:
He’s had it earlier this year and it really beat him up, so hoping he’ll fair better this time around
11-27 18:32
Rush:
Maybe he’s built up antibodies.
11-27 18:32
Matt:
That’s what I’m hoping
11-27 18:33
Rush:
Yes.
continued prayers.
11-27 18:33
Matt:
Thnx….he’s dealing with the move well….other family members are having a tough time with it…..tough holiday
11-27 18:34
Rush:
So, to repeat, there is not Chat on Christmas day.
11-27 18:34
Rush:
OR on New Year’s day!
It goes to the next day…Tuesday.
Yes, on the holiday.
11-27 18:34
Matt:
FYI, I will be traveling to Philly the week of Christmas, so I won’t be around the 26th either
11-27 18:35
Rush:
Not a problem!
11-27 18:35
Hawaii_Steve:
Good Afternoon from the land of Chan. How’z it?
11-27 18:35
Rush:
If the gathering is small, it will be small.
11-27 18:35
Matt:
Alohaaaaaa, Steve!
11-27 18:35
Rush:
AH!
Steve….ALOHA to you!
11-27 18:36
Rush:
How did the early morning shift go?
11-27 18:37
Hawaii_Steve:
Thanksgiving was crazy. The rest of the weekend was the usual crazy norm. I’m resting today.
11-27 18:37
Rush:
Very good, Steve. Rest is wonderful!
11-27 18:38
Hawaii_Steve:
This morning I sent you guys emails about an plane skidding into K-Bay. Did you get it?
11-27 18:38
Rush:
We had family staying with us for Thanksgiving.
Yes. Got it.
11-27 18:38
Matt:
I did, but still haven’t opened the video
11-27 18:38
Hawaii_Steve:
Matt, long time no see.
11-27 18:38
Rush:
I guess it was some sort of malfunction?
11-27 18:39
Hawaii_Steve:
No sweat.
11-27 18:39
Matt:
You too, Steve!
11-27 18:39
Hawaii_Steve:
Busy times for all of us.
11-27 18:40
Rush:
Yes.
Beats the alternative!
11-27 18:40
Hawaii_Steve:
Matt, do you still want me to send you my themed-videos that I put together?
11-27 18:40
Matt:
Oh, yes….Plz do!
11-27 18:40
Rush:
We should begin the extra soon.
11-27 18:41
Hawaii_Steve:
Matt, next to Rush, you are the besttest! That’s how we talk in Hawaii.
11-27 18:41
Rush:
maybe a few more minutes, seeing is anyone else will arrive.
11-27 18:41
Matt:
You are too kind!
11-27 18:41
Hawaii_Steve:
Standing by. Can you put link into our chat room … please.
11-27 18:41
Rush:
11-27 18:41
Matt:
I’m ready whenever you decide Rush
11-27 18:42
Hawaii_Steve:
Thank you.
Me too. Ready.
11-27 18:42
Rush:
It’s 20 minutes…so we can wait a few more, and finish by 5 after the hour.
11-27 18:42
Matt:
11-27 18:43
Hawaii_Steve:
11-27 18:43
Rush:
11-27 18:43
Rush:
This serial is pretty well-done, IMHO.
11-27 18:44
Matt:
I agree
11-27 18:44
Rush:
Of course, having Keye Luke in the cast doesn’t hurt!
11-27 18:44
Hawaii_Steve:
True.
11-27 18:44
Rush:
AH!
11-27 18:44
Matt:
Boris!
11-27 18:45
Rush:
I watched “Thriller” on TV as a kid!
Used to scare me!
OK!
Shall we start?
11-27 18:45
Hawaii_Steve:
Why Our Children Are Wild About Horror in Movies, TV, Toys and Games.
11-27 18:45
Rush:
Short countdown….
15…
10…
5….
GO!!!
11-27 18:46
Rush:
No…not related to Joseph Glick!
11-27 18:46
Matt:
lol
11-27 18:47
Rush:
Interesting city scape in the opening!
11-27 18:48
Rush:
When that car was about to plow into the gs station, it looked like a brief glance of a top-hatted figure at the wheel!
11-27 18:50
Rush:
The Hornet’s car can do 200 MPH as we heard earlier!
I live the Deco touches on the car!
11-27 18:50
Matt:
I fast forwarded by mistake….what time do you have?
11-27 18:50
Rush:
love
11-27 18:50
Rush:
Cy Kendall.
11-27 18:54
Rush:
This gentleman was the police Lt. in “Circus.”
11-27 19:00
Rush:
That will do the trick!
11-27 19:01
Matt:
Hello NW!
11-27 19:01
Rush:
I like the voice change when Reed becomes the Hornet!
Good evening, NW!
WELCOME!!!
Great to see you back again!
11-27 19:01
Matt:
Great to see you again!
11-27 19:01
Nightwolf:
Evenong rush and chan family
11-27 19:01
Rush:
We are watching the serial.
11-27 19:02
Nightwolf:
Great to be here
11-27 19:02
Rush:
It will end in a few minutes.
11-27 19:02
Nightwolf:
Setting up for the movie
11-27 19:02
Rush:
Very good, NW!
11-27 19:05
Rush:
Kato!
11-27 19:05
Matt:
Hello Nothere!
11-27 19:05
Rush:
Next week….Chapter Six!
11-27 19:05
Nothere:
I am returned.
11-27 19:06
Hawaii_Steve:
Not bad for a serial.
11-27 19:06
Rush:
Not bad at all!
11-27 19:06
Hawaii_Steve:
I heard a few cords from “Son of Frankenstein” near beginning of this chapter.
11-27 19:06
Rush:
AH!
Welcome, NT!
11-27 19:07
Matt:
Hello Hounder!
11-27 19:07
hounder:
hi all.
11-27 19:07
Hawaii_Steve:
Also, I saw the shadow of the camera man during an early chase scene.
11-27 19:07
Rush:
I hope that everyone had a good Thanksgiving!
11-27 19:07
Hawaii_Steve:
Aloha gang.
11-27 19:07
Nothere:
Hey Hound
11-27 19:07
Rush:
Hounder…welcome to YOU!
11-27 19:07
hounder:
hopefully i’ll be able to tay awake through the movie. it’s been a busy week.
11-27 19:07
Rush:
8 minutes till showtime!
11-27 19:08
Nightwolf:
All set to go
11-27 19:08
Rush:
“Mr. Wong, Detective,” as we celebrate Boris Karloff’s birthday!
11-27 19:08
Nightwolf:
Hell hoinder
11-27 19:08
Nothere:
Drinking drinking till the ship is sinking
11-27 19:08
Rush:
Also, this film provided the basis for “Docks of New Orleans”
11-27 19:08
Matt:
Cued to Opening Title here
11-27 19:08
Hawaii_Steve:
I’m loading up a DVD of the feature film. Watch on big-screen, flat screen tonight.
11-27 19:09
Rush:
We can compare them as the movie plays!
11-27 19:09
Nothere:
Nonsense there were docks in New Olrleans long before this.
11-27 19:09
Rush:
Very good, steve!
11-27 19:09
hounder:
ready here
11-27 19:09
Matt:
Ditto Steve!
11-27 19:09
Rush:
IF anyone lacks the film, i will post the link.
11-27 19:10
Hawaii_Steve:
The opening title of my DVD state: “Motion Pictures for Television,Inc. presents …”
11-27 19:10
Rush:
The link will bring the movie right to this board.
11-27 19:11
Rush:
Please pause at the Opening Title.
5 minutes…
11-27 19:11
Nothere:
Motion pictures on tv? Whatever next? Plays ion the movies? Scandalous.
11-27 19:11
Hawaii_Steve:
I’m paused. (c) 1938 by Monogram Pictures Corp.
11-27 19:11
Rush:
11-27 19:11
Nothere:
Not at the ship?
11-27 19:11
Rush:
Yes.
11-27 19:12
Godwinshelley:
Hello fellow Karloff fans
11-27 19:12
Matt:
Hello GS!
11-27 19:12
Rush:
Right at the opening title…complete with copyright!
11-27 19:12
Nightwolf:
Hello gw
11-27 19:12
Hawaii_Steve:
I believe that Monogram was the first Hollywood studio to release their film library to television. Circa 1948-49.
11-27 19:12
Rush:
GS!
11-27 19:12
Godwinshelley:
I’m cued
11-27 19:12
Rush:
WELCOME to the birthday party!
11-27 19:12
Nothere:
We are watching return of Charlie Chan right?
11-27 19:12
Nightwolf:
Cued
11-27 19:12
Hawaii_Steve:
Happy Boris Karloff Day !!!
11-27 19:12
tenman:
Hola peeps!
11-27 19:12
Matt:
Hello Tenman!
11-27 19:12
Rush:
Tenman…welcome to you too!
11-27 19:12
Godwinshelley:
Aren’t we watching Mr Wong Detective
11-27 19:13
Rush:
Yes!
11-27 19:13
hounder:
hi tenman
11-27 19:13
Rush:
“Mr. Wong, Detective”
11-27 19:13
Nothere:
Oh I’m on the wrong movie. Ecuses please.
11-27 19:13
Hawaii_Steve:
In honor of Mr. Karloff, I’d like to do my best impersonation of him. Ready?
11-27 19:13
Rush:
90 seconds…
11-27 19:13
Nightwolf:
Yes hs
11-27 19:13
Rush:
11-27 19:13
Hawaii_Steve:
“Why my dear, there’s nothing to be afraid of.”
11-27 19:14
Rush:
75 sceonfs…
60 seconds…
50 seconds…
40 seconds…
11-27 19:14
Nothere:
O.k. Now I’s watching the Wong movie which is the right movie.
11-27 19:14
Rush:
30 seconds…
25…
11-27 19:14
Hawaii_Steve:
As BK would say: “Why my dear, there’s nothing to be afraid of.”
11-27 19:14
Rush:
20…
11-27 19:14
Godwinshelley:
Mr Wong Detective
11-27 19:15
Rush:
15…
10…
5…
GO!!!
Title….
11-27 19:15
Rush:
Music…
Credits….
“Motion Pictures for Television”
11-27 19:15
Hawaii_Steve:
Oh brother, Nothere.
Ah !!!
11-27 19:16
Rush:
NT: “Ouch!”
11-27 19:16
Nothere:
That was close. I was about to have one confusing evening. Happy Birthday Karloff.
11-27 19:16
Hawaii_Steve:
Looks like San Francisco Chinatown.
11-27 19:16
tenman:
And an immediate commerclai
11-27 19:16
Rush:
Golden Gate Bridge.
Docks…of San Francisco…
11-27 19:17
Nothere:
Hey dude theres a new invention. It’s called a door.
11-27 19:17
Rush:
11-27 19:18
Rush:
Nice phone!
11-27 19:18
Rush:
Looked like an early cousin of the Princess Phone!
11-27 19:18
Nothere:
Charlie or no Charlie if its a Monogram they hire fog.
11-27 19:18
Rush:
True!
11-27 19:18
hounder:
lol@nt
11-27 19:18
Rush:
Lee Tung Foo!
11-27 19:18
Matt:
Foo!
11-27 19:19
Godwinshelley:
Karloff was relegated to non-horror films in the mid-30s because of the England Horror Ban
11-27 19:19
Rush:
Yes!
11-27 19:19
Nothere:
Did you say Jimmy Olsen?
11-27 19:19
Rush:
And…Perry Mason!
11-27 19:19
tenman:
Engladn Horror Ban?
11-27 19:19
Rush:
Not yet, NT!
Boris Karloff as…Mr. Wong.
11-27 19:20
Godwinshelley:
During the war – they decided importing films that were
horror was not good for moral
11-27 19:20
Rush:
Note the european manner of holding the cigarette!
11-27 19:21
Nothere:
I get the feeling I’m being watched…No your not.
11-27 19:21
Rush:
Was John Hamilton EVER young?
11-27 19:21
Rush:
He always looks like he did in the mid 1950’s as Perrywhite!
11-27 19:22
Rush:
This film was made in 1938.
Similar to “Docks” there.
11-27 19:22
Nothere:
Ah chaufeurnapping. Quite the crime in the 19330s
11-27 19:23
Rush:
Let’s see if the office scenes are similar to those in “Docks.”
11-27 19:24
Rush:
Argue that the money goes to the victim’s HEIRS!
NOT to one of the other partners!
11-27 19:24
tenman:
Thought I was having a flashback there for a moment!
11-27 19:24
Rush:
That’s right, tenman!
11-27 19:25
Nothere:
Never sign without a lawyer. Espically when a smarmy guy tells you its a good idea. The ship will sail, but will it arrive?
11-27 19:25
Rush:
Will he listen to the radio?
True, NT!
11-27 19:25
Rush:
“Great Caesar’s ghost!”
11-27 19:26
Nothere:
Uhm could you have mentioned you were sending someone before hanging up?
11-27 19:26
Rush:
Yes!
11-27 19:27
Godwinshelley:
Isn’t this like the “peasant insurance” companies buy to cover their costs if employees die while still employed
11-27 19:27
Rush:
Never downplay a guy with a gun in your office!
11-27 19:27
Nothere:
Those ruffles scared him.
11-27 19:28
Rush:
GS…that’s something I know nothing about!
11-27 19:28
Godwinshelley:
they scare me – couldn’t wear them and eat spagetti
11-27 19:28
Rush:
In the days of 6-digit phone numbers!
11-27 19:28
Nothere:
Dayton death desk
11-27 19:29
Rush:
Wong kept the appointment….but Dayton, on the other hand….
11-27 19:30
Nightwolf:
Didn’t
11-27 19:30
Rush:
Indeed!
11-27 19:30
Nightwolf:
😀
11-27 19:30
Rush:
Was the ink even dry on that document?
11-27 19:31
Nothere:
No Rush. And tell this guy to stop pointing that goatee at me.
11-27 19:32
Rush:
11-27 19:32
Rush:
Yes…sharp!
Find a Bavarian glass blower!
11-27 19:33
Rush:
Correct!
11-27 19:33
Nothere:
Round up all the Bavarians in New York. And their beers.
11-27 19:34
Rush:
Yes!
11-27 19:34
Nothere:
I don’t know is hes cray but I think the docs are.
11-27 19:35
Rush:
Yes!
11-27 19:39
Nothere:
Just prepareing for his death less than an hour before he died. Nothing suspicious about that.
11-27 19:40
Rush:
Exactly!
And, that is another similarity to “Docks.”
11-27 19:42
Rush:
(cough…)
11-27 19:42
Nothere:
It’s the hat.
11-27 19:43
Rush:
Cochina bark!
Another similarity.
11-27 19:45
Rush:
Unlike the wife in “Docks,” this lady is not an opera singer.
11-27 19:45
Nothere:
So you deny now or ever being Bavarian? Are you sure you don’t want …weinerschitel?
11-27 19:45
Rush:
11-27 19:46
Rush:
Try playing “Chop Suey Boogie”!
11-27 19:47
Matt:
Yes!
11-27 19:47
Rush:
The bird did it!
11-27 19:48
Nothere:
t’s cold bird seed for him.
11-27 19:48
Rush:
“Birdie Num Num”
11-27 19:49
hounder:
…
11-27 19:49
Nothere:
I don’t know that we can count on the countess
11-27 19:50
Rush:
In stead of Honolulu (as in “Docks”), Wong supposedly met her in London.
11-27 19:52
tenman:
Completely changes the movie! lol
11-27 19:52
Rush:
11-27 19:53
Nothere:
So you’ve recieved a death threat. The house is full of people you don’t trust. Do you a. Go off by yourself or B. Sit right in the middle where you can watch them?
11-27 19:54
Rush:
Yes.
The police are arriving….
11-27 19:54
Nothere:
AHHH WE have made terrible mistake. <Tincan> And <tincan>
11-27 19:54
Matt:
Tincan a bit rusty, sorry
11-27 19:55
Rush:
Yes, NT!
TYSM!
11-27 19:55
Nothere:
Cops arriving? I’m abit ahead then. 4020
11-27 19:55
Rush:
Friend and Foxx….WELCOME!
Missed your arrival, sorry!
11-27 19:55
Nothere:
Hey FF
11-27 19:55
Matt:
Hello F & F!
11-27 19:56
Friend and Foxx:
Humble sojourners not yet in sight of pagoda with PC, stand in abasement to shout to penthouse “HERRO, HONORED DETECTIVES!”. Pagoda is not far. If ancestors provide reliable wifi, shall rog in then!
11-27 19:56
Nothere:
Sorry Foxx no Fox fur in this film.
11-27 19:56
Rush:
Not yet, anyway!
11-27 19:56
Nothere:
Cause I can’t type.
11-27 19:58
Nothere:
REvolt in Poland. What revolting people.
11-27 19:59
Rush:
You be our lookout, Friend…Angel…!
11-27 20:00
Rush:
The 2 1/2 Degerr.
(Degree)
11-27 20:00
Nothere:
Musical homes?
11-27 20:01
Rush:
There’s tonight’s fur…
11-27 20:02
Godwinshelley:
It’s very quiet
11-27 20:02
Matt:
<slap>
11-27 20:02
Rush:
Karloff does a GREAT job in portraying Mr. Wong.
11-27 20:03
Matt:
Agreed!
11-27 20:03
hounder:
he really did
11-27 20:03
Godwinshelley:
check him out in “West of Shanghai” – he’s fun in that
11-27 20:04
Rush:
Amidst all of the confusion, he is focused on the goal of solving the case…calmly!
11-27 20:04
Nothere:
Case is solved. We have a confession.
11-27 20:04
Rush:
Nix on the date.
11-27 20:05
Nightwolf:
I undeed rush
11-27 20:05
Rush:
11-27 20:05
Godwinshelley:
There is alot going on in that coat she is wearing
11-27 20:05
Rush:
True, GS!
The Countess Dubois.
11-27 20:06
Nothere:
Oh sure you shrugged so your innocnent.
11-27 20:06
Rush:
Always, NT!
11-27 20:07
Rush:
Karloff shows his great range of acting in everything we see him in!
11-27 20:08
Rush:
He can convice us that he’s a suave, Oxford-educated Chinese detective!
11-27 20:08
Godwinshelley:
it’s interesting how closely tied Karloff is to the Chan character without ever playing Chan
11-27 20:08
Nothere:
Don’t say the killer is
11-27 20:09
Rush:
As Keye Luke may have noted: “It’s called ACTING.”
11-27 20:09
tenman:
What scene are you on? The constant ads have thrown me off
11-27 20:09
Nothere:
WEll God they were in the same movie.
11-27 20:09
Rush:
Sorry, Tenman!
11-27 20:09
Nothere:
5435
11-27 20:09
Godwinshelley:
Getting into cars
11-27 20:09
Rush:
The suspect is being grilled.
11-27 20:09
Godwinshelley:
driving with sirens
11-27 20:10
tenman:
got it thanks!
11-27 20:10
Rush:
Under the lamp.
He is revealing the killer’s name….
11-27 20:10
Godwinshelley:
wow I must be ahead of you
I am watching a DVD
11-27 20:10
Nothere:
THe police surroound the hiouse. The ddog regrets its nervous bladder.
11-27 20:10
tenman:
Meisel dead
11-27 20:10
Rush:
Yow!
11-27 20:11
Nothere:
<,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,tincan>
11-27 20:11
Rush:
I may be a little behind?
11-27 20:11
Godwinshelley:
commercials make for timing issues
11-27 20:11
Rush:
Sirens aplenty!
11-27 20:11
Nothere:
5650
11-27 20:12
tenman:
No numbers here, jsut scenes
11-27 20:12
Rush:
TYSM…NT.
11-27 20:12
Nothere:
Cops return to find myra asleep
11-27 20:12
tenman:
“My servant’s day off”
11-27 20:12
Rush:
I am right about there.
11-27 20:12
Rush:
The glass shard.
11-27 20:13
Nothere:
wongs house. Cat in craddle
11-27 20:13
Rush:
“The only way I could ‘crack’ the case.”
11-27 20:15
Rush:
The parrot alerts Wong!
INTRUDER!
11-27 20:16
Rush:
Intentionally walks into the trap!
Will Wong use “the trick”?
11-27 20:17
Matt:
Boris nails this scene
11-27 20:17
Rush:
Agreed!
11-27 20:17
Godwinshelley:
You’ve destroyed us all
11-27 20:17
Nothere:
Gas is the only way to go.
11-27 20:18
Rush:
It’s done the job for the killer!
11-27 20:18
Godwinshelley:
she changed her coat
11-27 20:18
Rush:
As a Countess, she must have a fleet of furs!
11-27 20:19
Nothere:
Maybe they can rent him a concience?
11-27 20:19
Rush:
Wong goes to work on them!
NT:
11-27 20:20
hounder:
wong is very convncing
11-27 20:20
Rush:
Karloff turns a Monogram into a great picture!
This is the final similarity with “Docks.”
11-27 20:21
Rush:
one more….
11-27 20:21
Godwinshelley:
Ugh – so much glass in the carpet now
11-27 20:21
Rush:
YES!
11-27 20:21
Matt:
Poor Foo!
11-27 20:22
Nothere:
And with 1930s vaccum cleaners too.
11-27 20:22
Godwinshelley:
I think they beat the rugs
just a cup of tea
11-27 20:23
Rush:
I love the “audience” behind wong!
The siren….
11-27 20:24
Rush:
So, instead of a singer’s high note, a siren’s frequency st off the gas filled globes!
11-27 20:24
Nothere:
Dinner at midnight? Wasn’t that a Moto?
11-27 20:24
Godwinshelley:
Nice ending – just a cup of tea
11-27 20:24
Rush:
Then, there was “MEETING” at midnight!
11-27 20:24
Matt:
<yee-haw>
11-27 20:24
Godwinshelley:
stay safe everyone
11-27 20:25
Nothere:
YEAH>
11-27 20:25
tenman:
nytol!
11-27 20:25
Rush:
Cat….
11-27 20:25
Matt:
Good night everyone and have a good week ahead
11-27 20:25
Nothere:
<THWIP>
11-27 20:25
Rush:
CAST…
11-27 20:25
Nothere:
Night all
11-27 20:25
Rush:
THE END
(Applause…)
Next week….
11-27 20:25
hounder:
yay all. see you next week
11-27 20:26
Hawaii_Steve:
That was very good. Never seen that before.
11-27 20:26
Rush:
“The Golden Eye” next week.
11-27 20:26
Hawaii_Steve:
Good night Matrt.
Matt.
11-27 20:26
Rush:
As we enter the final month of the year and the final month of our journey.
Thank you all!
Take care….
Good night!
11-27 20:27
Rush:
TYSM, Hounder and Steve!
11-27 20:27
Hawaii_Steve:
Good Night guys.
11-27 20:27
Rush:
Have a happy week….and a safe week!
Good night!
11-27 20:27
Hawaii_Steve:
You too. Aloha.
11-27 20:27
Rush:
TYSM!
Good night!
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