Earl Derr Biggers (1884-1933) was an American novelist and playwright. He is remembered primarily for adaptations of his novels, especially those featuring the Chinese-American detective Charlie Chan. Many of his plays and novels were made into movies. His novel Seven Keys to Baldpate led to seven films of the same title and at least two with other titles but essentially equivalent plots. George M. Cohan (better known as a songwriter, and vaudeville and Broadway song-and-dance man) adapted the novel as a stage play.

	THE AGONY COLUMN A murder mystery by the creator of Charlie Chan! A young man, in love with a stranger girl, corresponds with her via a lovelorn column in the local paper. While reading other people's contributions to the column, he discovers that a murder is being planned. He follows the correspondance through the actual commission of the crime. Illustrated. Order Hardcover Here Order Trade Paperback Here
	FIFTY CANDLES A murder mystery by the creator of Charlie Chan! From the Saturday Evening Post, set in Hawaii, China, and San Francisco, a murder is committed and the only clue is a birthday cake with 50 candles. Illustrated. Order Hardcover Here Order Trade Paperback Here
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