The Fatal Hour (1940)

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68 min - Horror | Mystery - 15 January 1940 (USA)

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
	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 (as Jason Robards)
	Richard Loo	...	Jeweler
	Jack Kennedy	...	Mike, Police Sergeant

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When Captain Street's best friend Dan O'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 Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>

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USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 1940 (USA) See more »

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Mr. Wong at Headquarters See more »

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Monogram Pictures See more »

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Runtime:

68 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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Filming began November 28 1939, the fourth of the 6-film series, which Boris Karloff quickly followed with "Black Friday." See more »

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Edited into "Muchachada nui: Episode #1.12" (2007) See more »

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