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The Fatal Hour (1940)
Directed by William Nigh
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When a police officer is murdered, Captain Street looks to Mr. Wong to catch the killer. Prime Suspect: Frank Belden Jr., whose father is a businessman well known for both his success and dishonesty. Mr. Wong faces increasing danger and is nearly executed himself as the investigation develops in treachery and complexity. As Mr. Wong follows the trail of dead bodies, he uncovers a jewel smuggling ring on the San Francisco waterfront and a case much larger than the death of a police officer.
Rated NR | Length 68 minutes
Actors
Boris Karloff | Marjorie Reynolds | Grant Withers | Charles Trowbridge | Frank Puglia | Craig Reynolds | Lita Chevret | Harry Strang | Hooper Atchley | Jason Robards Sr. | Richard Loo | Jack Kennedy | C.E. Anderson | Allan Cavan | Tris Coffin | Nick Copeland | Pauline Drake | Harry Harvey | Elsa Janssen | I. Stanford Jolley | Donald Kerr | Wilbur Mack | Bert Moorhouse | James C. Morton | Paul Scardon
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2013 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Boris Karloff returns as amateur detective Wong! IIRC, I’ve seen only one other Karloff Wong flick but I love when he goes yellowface (Fu Manchu, baby!). Unfortunately hr’s not in this cop mystery enough. He pops in a few times but most of the action is between cops and their suspects. Lots of yelling… esp. at the female reporter Bobbie. Not a well conceived mystery in the end.
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