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THE FATAL HOUR (1940) Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds & Grant Withers | Crime, Mystery | B&W
The Fatal Hour is a 1940 American thriller crime drama film directed by William Nigh and starring Boris Karloff (as James Lee Wong), Grant Withers, and Marjorie Reynolds.
Fourth installation of the series, the film is also known as Mr. Wong at Headquarters in the United Kingdom. The picture was followed by the sequel Doomed to Die, which also stars Karloff, Reynolds and Withers.
SYNOPSIS
"The Fatal Hour" is a 1940 mystery crime film directed by William Nigh. It is one of the films featuring the character Mr. Wong, a Chinese-American detective. In this installment, Mr. Wong, played by Boris Karloff, investigates the murder of a police officer. The trail leads him into a tangled web of smuggling, betrayal, and intrigue involving a criminal gang operating in the city. As Mr. Wong delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a plot involving the illegal trade of diamonds and the potential for a larger criminal conspiracy.
CAST & CREW
Boris Karloff as James Lee Wong
Marjorie Reynolds as Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan
Grant Withers as Captain Bill Street
Charles Trowbridge as Thomas E. 'Hardway' Lockett
Craig Reynolds as Frank Belden
Frank Puglia as Harry 'Hardway' Lockett
Harry Strang as Jerry
Director: William Nigh
Screenplay: George Waggner
Story: Hugh Wiley (based on the character created by him)
Producer: William T. Lackey
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Editor: Russell F. Schoengarth
Music: Edward J. Kay
Production Company: Monogram Pictures
Release Date: January 15, 1940
Country of Origin: United States
Running Time: 68 minutes
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