Category Archive: Charlie Chan

1930s child actor Layne Tom, Jr. dies (1927-2015)

Layne Tom, Jr, born in Los Angeles, was a child actor during the 1930s and 40s. You may remember him as Mako in The Hurricane (1937) with Dorothy Lamour and Jon Hall. He… Continue reading →

Raul Roulien, Brazilian in old Hollywood

Raul Roulien is a rather obscure name.  I wonder if he enjoyed feijoada. He had a short sejour in 1930s Hollywood but maybe you’ve seen some of his films. He’s most famous for… Continue reading →