The Fatal Hour

Jan 15 1940 Approved 1h 8m
Crime, Mystery, Thriller

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.

Plot

When Captain Street's best friend Dan Grady is murdered, Street enlists the help of Chinese detective James Lee Wong. Mr. Wong uncovers a smuggling ring on the waterfront of San Francisco and unmasks the killer, though not until several more murders occur.

Written by

Scott Darling, George Waggner, Hugh Wiley

Directed by

William Nigh

Cast

Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Monogram Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
1,384
Average Rating
5.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA