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The Game's Afoot! Well-known Detectives Leave Their Mark

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Summary: Well-known fictional detectives are typically as beloved for what they say as for the mysteries they solve.

Key phrases: The Game's Afoot! Well-known Detectives Leave Their Mark

Post Body: Well-known fictional detectives are frequently as beloved for what they say as for the mysteries they solve. For instance, Sherlock Holmes fans will recognize his "Elementary, my dear Watson"; afficionados of Inspector Clouseau from the "Pink Panther" series know he introduces himself: "I am Inspector Clouseau of the Sureté"; even though the enchanting Charlie Chan is recognized for the profound wit and playful counsel that had been his trademark in Hollywood movies of the '30s and '40s.

Here are a couple of far more Chan facts that might unravel any mystery surrounding him in your mind. Warner Oland was the favorite of Charlie Chan fans and his fortune-cookie wisdom-Chan says in "Charlie Chan in Shanghai" (1935), "Motive like end of string tied in numerous knots; end may possibly be in sight, but tough to unravel"-and thrilling mysteries have created the character he played 1 of film's most well-liked crime-solvers.

Now, movie lovers and Chan fans can reacquaint themselves with some of the sage detective's greatest instances thanks to the DVD debut of 4 of his films: "Charlie Chan in Egypt" (which consists of an early appearance by Rita Hayworth as a slinky housemaid), "Charlie Chan in London," "Charlie Chan in Paris" and "Charlie Chan in Shanghai." The set also boasts new material such as documentaries, original theatrical trailers and a by no means-prior to-released Spanish-language Charlie Chan adventure, "Eran Trece" ("There Had been Thirteen"). The DVD set is marketed as "The Charlie Chan Collection-Volume 1" and is obtainable at shops for under 60 dollars.

How great are they? As Charlie Chan said in his Paris adventure, "Can't see contents of nut until shell is cracked."