Ken Hanke Movies

Documentary focusing on the film careers F.W. Murnau, Frank Borzage and William Fox and their impact on the history of cinema.

A short documentary on the life and, particularly, last days of the Swedish actor, Warner Oland...probably the most famous of the actors who played Charlie Chan. It begins right before his odd death and then goes back to a quick overview of his life and acting career.

Film historians discuss the Charlie Chan films

Short documentary on the screen depiction and public reception of fictional Chinese-American detective character Charlie Chan, as well as cultural perceptions of Asians during the 1920s and 1930s.

A short documentary about the transition from Warner Oland to Sidney Toler in the Charlie Chan film series following Oland’s death.

A documentary on the Charlie Chan films of the 1930s.

A documentary on the Charlie Chan films of the 1930s

This short documentary charts the professional life of Keye Luke, from his early career as an artist to his iconic roles as Lee Chan (Number One Son) in the Charlie Chan series and Master Po in Kung Fu.