Pam Tau Lee @ C.A.N. Charlie Chan Protest (1980). COALITION of ASIANS to NIX Charlie Chan. "Charlie Chan & The Curse of The Dragon Queen" was being filmed at various locations throughout San Francisco in 1980. Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park & Chinatown. This particular set of photos was taken at Fisherman's Wharf. The movie had a mainly all-white cast with Peter Ustinov portraying Charlie Chan complete with eye make up and phony accent. Included in this series are photos of Pam as she attempts to educate tourists and out-of-towners that Charlie Chan is not a role model for most Asian Americans.