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Mr. Wong, Detective (1938)

"Thousands asked to see Collier's Magazine famous detective on the screen... here he is!"

5.519381h 10mEN
CrimeThrillerMystery

Directed by William Nigh

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 10m

Language

EN

Release

October 5, 1938

Director

William Nigh

Overview

A chemical manufacturer is killed just after asking detective James Wong to help him. So detective Wong decides to investigate this as well as two subsequent murders.

Cast

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

James Lee Wong

Grant Withers

Grant Withers

Police Capt. Sam Street

Maxine Jennings

Maxine Jennings

Myra Ross

Evelyn Brent

Evelyn Brent

Olga Petroff / Countess Dubois / Sophie Dome

George Lloyd

George Lloyd

Devlin

Lucien Prival

Lucien Prival

Anton Mohl

John St. Polis

John St. Polis

Carl Roemer

William Gould

William Gould

Theodore Meisle

Hooper Atchley

Hooper Atchley

Christian Wilk

John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Simon Dayton

Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

Russell

Lee Tung Foo

Lee Tung Foo

Tchin

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mr. Wong, Detective (1938), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A chemical manufacturer is killed just after asking detective James Wong to help him. So detective Wong decides to investigate this as well as two subsequent murders.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mr. Wong, Detective. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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