The inspector must have been an inspiration for the later Pink Panther movies with Peter Sellers. Such a bumbling clown, all the slapstick, the insanity! When he gets knocked flat on his back for the third time in the rooming house & they all laugh like crazy, I thought for a second I was watching Sellers! Thanks, really enjoyed this!
Slapstick cops have been around stince before "the talkies" ... they used to ride "a dozen in a car" shooting (and missing) the bank robbers and escaped prisoners. Peter Sellers played Clouseau as a quiet character while this inspecteur is rather loud.
I came aboard with watching Charlie Chan movies for maybe three years now. With everything being available on regular UA-cam (so far), watching them, along with the Mr. Wong (Boris Karloff) and Mr. Moto ([Peter Lorre), the trifecta has become a staple with my video viewing. I do love Charlie Chan's proverb's (Confucious?), my favorite of all time, is Sidney Toller in 'Dead Men Tell No Tales', when he tells the older lady; "man learn much, who learn how to die'. That can't be topped,....ever!
One of the most comedic Chan films I have seen which didn't include #2 son and Birmingham, lol. Thanks for posting. Funny how these old cars seem to always start when quick getaway needed. No need for the drama in films nowadays when car seem to always fail to start when haste required, says Charlie Chan; or was that Confucius? "Wise man say be very wary of spider who invite fly into parlor." Amen, Charlie.
🌾Really like the guy who plays the police captain, he's in two others & is great. Charlie in Rio & one more. He does great accents in each. I see another from Charlie Chans secret. He played the guy who was in search of the airplane secret box.
the final words in the film by charlie chan, how prophetic. "wise man say be careful of spider that invites fly into parlour". in other words hitler inviting chamberlain to munich. as the movie was made in 1939 it has nothing to do with america, but is the prophecy with regard to britain & france going to war with germany in september 1939.
Was going to post this as well…Probably my favorite aspect to this particular Charlie Chan adventure. This movie likely my least favorite Charlie Chan made by Fox movie studio.
love Leo G. Carroll with curly hair - very dashing :} and such a good accent - (Topper, if anyone remembers, loved that show :) why does the"Papa" have no French accent???!!!! they couldn't get someone who could do it?? makes no sense!
Unfortunately, the excitable "cop" was from soon to be fascist-governed Romania which officially joined the Axis in late 1940. Lousy situation for so many countries with Stalin and Hitler making demands--sometimes in concert with each other.
Uh-oh, what would happen to the huge crowd that brags fifty times a days as to how cuss-free these great old movies are? I read a comment by one guy bragging that these movies contain no murders. LOLOLOL. I don't care, I love them. I am glad they are cussing and sick violence free, though. That stuff gets beyond just tiresome, all the way to mentally draining, aka depressing.
These movies kill so many people willy-nilly. Couldn't the "inspector" please...? He did put us through a lot, watching to the end in spite of him, barely making it.
Last scene - "...This is good news, friends -there will be no war...", followed by "...wise man has said; beware of spider who invites fly into parlor..." . Being that this was filmed prior to Pearl Harbor / US military introduction into WWII, an interesting prescience re how the US was drawn into the war, and by which advisory countries. 50 - 60 million lives (lost) later, these are haunting words.
Advisory, not advisory. That said - the lead up to U.S. involvement beyond previous under-radar support of England and Russia. through aid in suppling munitions (including hand held weapons and bullets) /tanks/ technology (as it existed) / tactical training and support - held the very realistic goal of FDR (Democrat) in entering the war. Opposed by majority held GOP Congress, he fought to circumvent current law(s) in providing aid & comfort. Without FDR's commitment to such, even prior to Pearl Harbor the reality of England's defense against German bombings would have been a mute point. FDR was a man of courage, vision, and conviction based on the betterment of the ideal most Americans held at that a time. He lifted the country from Depression, created millions of jobs, and provided a path forward despite political opposition.
@@lisagerman2111 advisory not advisory. Thanks for clearing that up. And i guess you mean moot point. The film was released in nov 1939 when the rest of the world had been at war for two months but once again you yanks sat this one out because you can t see the shark until it bites you in the ass. Yes you are always the mayor of amity who tries to pretend there s no problem. I m sure all the good men who died at pearl harbor appreciated your ignoring the japanese shark until it bit THEM in the ass. God less amerika
@@davehallett3128 say thank you to FDR he let 3,000 american's mostly NAVY PERSONNEL die with that bullshit about radar down so we could help you ingrate's
@@christastevens8835 ok me too BUT do not get lost in movies stay in the Word of God.. not Politics.. I have FB platform is my name and my group is Fig Informer I have YT channel but only play lists there the FB Jennifer Siagian.... Fig Informer (group) . have the scripture with te content ok dear God Bless
@@christastevens8835 It is sad that no matter what video is put up, someone will try to comment on their "right" ideas instead of just enjoying the movie. It is the state of affairs in this time. A cigar can never just be a cigar to people anymore.
I like Charlie Chan Wisdom but most of thee CC films are WAR PROPAGANDA Pay Attention and CC = 33 soooo we know who is promoting this thing.. and to this day same technique is beig used in Film.. Stay Watchful
On the contrary moviegoers complained that they DIDN'T WANT war venues! They wanted to FORGET the war if only for an hour. Most of these CC movies are only tangentially related to the war...
As in every Charlie Chan movie, and most other crime comedy thrillers of the time, there are TOO MANY CHARACTERS. And too many of them look too much alike! The two women in this? I only just realized there are TWO, not ONE, because one is skulking in the bushes while the other is on the phone. Then there is the butler's son Philippe who looks just like the handsome young thing one of the 2 women is trying to sneak to Panama so he won't be arrested by I-know-not-who. Could be France, could be enemies of liberty, who can say? NOT ME! The rest of the men running around all look alike. Even one guy who calls another guy "papa" looks just like him, even the same age. I am too slow upstairs to fully follow a B-movie crime thriller. So I'll just have to enjoy it anyway. SIGH.
This is from the real steammachinist I have no idea what people here are talking about. I did not say anything about anyone .I said nothing about anyone or insulting. I will either close my account or password. Mabe someone can explain it I sure can't. Up until now this has been a great group.
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The inspector must have been an inspiration for the later Pink Panther movies with Peter Sellers. Such a bumbling clown, all the slapstick, the insanity! When he gets knocked flat on his back for the third time in the rooming house & they all laugh like crazy, I thought for a second I was watching Sellers!
Thanks, really enjoyed this!
Slapstick cops have been around stince before "the talkies" ... they used to ride "a dozen in a car" shooting (and missing) the bank robbers and escaped prisoners. Peter Sellers played Clouseau as a quiet character while this inspecteur is rather loud.
love Charlie chan, my moral compass... especially the early ones. as a kid I never missed a Saturday movie.
I came aboard with watching Charlie Chan movies for maybe three years now. With everything being available on regular UA-cam (so far), watching them, along with the Mr. Wong (Boris Karloff) and Mr. Moto ([Peter Lorre), the trifecta has become a staple with my video viewing. I do love Charlie Chan's proverb's (Confucious?), my favorite of all time, is Sidney Toller in 'Dead Men Tell No Tales', when he tells the older lady; "man learn much, who learn how to die'. That can't be topped,....ever!
One of the most comedic Chan films I have seen which didn't include #2 son and Birmingham, lol. Thanks for posting. Funny how these old cars seem to always start when quick getaway needed. No need for the drama in films nowadays when car seem to always fail to start when haste required, says Charlie Chan; or was that Confucius?
"Wise man say be very wary of spider who invite fly into parlor." Amen, Charlie.
Love these movies!! So entertaining!!
🌾Really like the guy who plays the police captain, he's in two others & is great. Charlie in Rio & one more. He does great accents in each. I see another from Charlie Chans secret. He played the guy who was in search of the airplane secret box.
the final words in the film by charlie chan, how prophetic. "wise man say be careful of spider that invites fly into parlour".
in other words hitler inviting chamberlain to munich. as the movie was made in 1939 it has nothing to do with america,
but is the prophecy with regard to britain & france going to war with germany in september 1939.
Was going to post this as well…Probably my favorite aspect to this particular Charlie Chan adventure. This movie likely my least favorite Charlie Chan made by Fox movie studio.
love Leo G. Carroll with curly hair - very dashing :} and such a good accent - (Topper, if anyone remembers, loved that show :)
why does the"Papa" have no French accent???!!!! they couldn't get someone who could do it?? makes no sense!
He was also Mr. Waverley in the Girl from U.N.C.LE. the series starring a young Stefanie Powers!!
Unfortunately, the excitable "cop" was from soon to be fascist-governed Romania which officially joined the Axis in late 1940. Lousy situation for so many countries with Stalin and Hitler making demands--sometimes in concert with each other.
@37:07 While I know I am wrong, it certainly sounds like one criminal calls the other criminal a F**K head .
you FAT head LOL
@@thomasjohnson5542 I would believe you to be right before believing what my ears thought they heard.
You, fat head! That is what has been said!
Uh-oh, what would happen to the huge crowd that brags fifty times a days as to how cuss-free these great old movies are? I read a comment by one guy bragging that these movies contain no murders. LOLOLOL. I don't care, I love them. I am glad they are cussing and sick violence free, though. That stuff gets beyond just tiresome, all the way to mentally draining, aka depressing.
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Maybe it is : "FUH-GETABOUTIT"
If the Chinese get ahold of this video, we're doomed.
These movies kill so many people willy-nilly. Couldn't the "inspector" please...? He did put us through a lot, watching to the end in spite of him, barely making it.
Just one red light . . .
Last scene - "...This is good news, friends -there will be no war...", followed by "...wise man has said; beware of spider who invites fly into parlor..." . Being that this was filmed prior to Pearl Harbor / US military introduction into WWII, an interesting prescience re how the US was drawn into the war, and by which advisory countries. 50 - 60 million lives (lost) later, these are haunting words.
Advisory, not advisory. That said - the lead up to U.S. involvement beyond previous under-radar support of England and Russia. through aid in suppling munitions (including hand held weapons and bullets) /tanks/ technology (as it existed) / tactical training and support - held the very realistic goal of FDR (Democrat) in entering the war. Opposed by majority held GOP Congress, he fought to circumvent current law(s) in providing aid & comfort. Without FDR's commitment to such, even prior to Pearl Harbor the reality of England's defense against German bombings would have been a mute point. FDR was a man of courage, vision, and conviction based on the betterment of the ideal most Americans held at that a time. He lifted the country from Depression, created millions of jobs, and provided a path forward despite political opposition.
@@lisagerman2111 advisory not advisory. Thanks for clearing that up. And i guess you mean moot point. The film was released in nov 1939 when the rest of the world had been at war for two months but once again you yanks sat this one out because you can t see the shark until it bites you in the ass. Yes you are always the mayor of amity who tries to pretend there s no problem. I m sure all the good men who died at pearl harbor appreciated your ignoring the japanese shark until it bit THEM in the ass. God less amerika
@@@davehallett3128,,, "God less amerika" Yes, America was asleep, busy working for the depression.
@@davehallett3128 say thank you to FDR he let 3,000 american's mostly NAVY PERSONNEL die with that bullshit about radar down so we could help you ingrate's
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Why papa and son same age in France?
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Serious WAR Propaganda ( this movie) but if you can look past that Charlie Chan is surely good entertainment --- just watch out for the Brainwash
@@christastevens8835 ok me too BUT do not get lost in movies stay in the Word of God.. not Politics.. I have FB platform is my name and my group is Fig Informer I have YT channel but only play lists there the FB Jennifer Siagian.... Fig Informer (group) . have the scripture with te content ok dear God Bless
@@christastevens8835 It is sad that no matter what video is put up, someone will try to comment on their "right" ideas instead of just enjoying the movie. It is the state of affairs in this time. A cigar can never just be a cigar to people anymore.
Back when Hollywood was pro-American. Now that’s called propaganda.
I like Charlie Chan Wisdom but most of thee CC films are WAR PROPAGANDA Pay Attention and CC = 33 soooo we know who is promoting this thing.. and to this day same technique is beig used in Film.. Stay Watchful
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On the contrary moviegoers complained that they DIDN'T WANT war venues! They wanted to FORGET the war if only for an hour. Most of these CC movies are only tangentially related to the war...
@@briancrane7634 Open Eyes
Hollywood has always been a propaganda machine & a distraction from real issues at the same time.
Agree. And most will not be watchful, they'll just watch. :'(
I hated the inspector such over acting and such a stupid script for him another cluso
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As in every Charlie Chan movie, and most other crime comedy thrillers of the time, there are TOO MANY CHARACTERS. And too many of them look too much alike! The two women in this? I only just realized there are TWO, not ONE, because one is skulking in the bushes while the other is on the phone. Then there is the butler's son Philippe who looks just like the handsome young thing one of the 2 women is trying to sneak to Panama so he won't be arrested by I-know-not-who. Could be France, could be enemies of liberty, who can say? NOT ME! The rest of the men running around all look alike. Even one guy who calls another guy "papa" looks just like him, even the same age. I am too slow upstairs to fully follow a B-movie crime thriller. So I'll just have to enjoy it anyway. SIGH.
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@@steammachinist Calling the other guy stupid is a comment-killer. Yours, not his.
@@steammachinist Typing isn't writing. It's typing. Woops.
This is from the real steammachinist I have no idea what people here are talking about. I did not say anything about anyone .I said nothing about anyone or insulting. I will either close my account or password. Mabe someone can explain it I sure can't. Up until now this has been a great group.