The Fatal Hour (1940)

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Released:
1940-01-15

Overview:
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.

Director:
William Nigh

Runtime:
1h 8min

Genre:
Mystery, Thriller, Crime

  • Cast:
  • Boris Karloff
    as
    James Lee Wong
  • Marjorie Reynolds
    as
    Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan
  • Grant Withers
    as
    Capt. Bill Street
  • Charles Trowbridge
    as
    John T. Forbes
  • Frank Puglia
    as
    Harry 'Hardway' Lockett