1931 — 1983

Earl Derr Biggers

Born Aug 24, 1884August 24, 1884·Died Apr 5, 1933April 5, 1933·48 years

Earl Derr Biggers was an American novelist and playwright. His novels featuring the fictional Chinese American detective Charlie Chan were adapted into popular films made in the United States and China. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

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Selected works

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House of the Long Shadows

1983

The Black Camel

1931

Charlie Chan in London

1934

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Filmography