Mr. Wong, Detective (1938)
Description: Thousands asked to see Collier's Magazine famous detective on the screen... here he is!
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.
Director: William Nigh
Producer: william nigh
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 235 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 18:52:35
Genre:
Crime
Thriller
Mystery
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richard thorpe
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
richard whorf
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
cornel wilde
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
vernon stallings
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
bretaigne windust
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
john llewellyn moxey
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
arthur davis
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
george templeton
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
tonino ricci
Excellent performances all around.
bernard vorhaus
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
dewitt lee
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
charles f haas
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
laszlo benedek
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
john ireland
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
wu ma
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
george cukor
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
lewis allen
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
victor sjostrom
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
reginald barker
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
alex nicol
Poorly executed with weak performances.