The Fatal Hour

1940 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.

Cast

ActorRole
Boris Karloff James Lee Wong
Marjorie Reynolds Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan
Grant Withers Capt. Bill Street
Charles Trowbridge John T. Forbes
Frank Puglia Harry 'Hardway' Lockett
Craig Reynolds Frank Belden, Jr.
Lita Chevret Tanya Serova
Harry Strang Det. Ballard
Hooper Atchley Frank Belden, Sr.
Jason Robards Sr. Griswold
Richard Loo Jeweler
Jack Kennedy Mike
C.E. Anderson Cap Anderson
Allan Cavan Radio Station Owner
Tristram Coffin Hotel Desk Clerk
Nick Copeland The Crank Informant
Pauline Drake Bessie, Switchboard Operator
Harry Harvey Radio Salesman
Elsa Janssen Hotel Maid
I. Stanford Jolley Soapy
Donald Kerr The Drunk
Wilbur Mack Police Medical Examiner
Bert Moorhouse Card Player
James C. Morton Policeman Clancy
Paul Scardon Homer Lyons - Informant

Crew

RoleName
Screenplay Scott Darling
Producer Scott R. Dunlap
Director William Nigh

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