In 1931, the Fox Film Corporation cast Swedish actor Warner Oland as Chan in Charlie Chan Carries On; the film became popular, and Fox went on to produce fifteen more Chan films with Oland in the title role.
1931 anlitade Fox Film Corporation den svenske skådespelaren Warner Oland som Chan i Charlie Chan Carries On, filmen blev populär och Fox fortsatte att producera femton Chan-filmer med Oland i titelrollen.