Mr. Wong, Detective (1938)

User Reviews Mixed to Positive (base on 235 reviews)
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.
Genres Crime - Thriller - Mystery
Director William Nigh
Producer william nigh
Published Date 2026-04-01 18:52:35
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Subtitles No available subtitles
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Actors


Boris Karloff
Grant Withers
Maxine Jennings
Evelyn Brent
George Lloyd

Overall Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 235 reviews)

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yu chi lien Recent review

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

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mitchell leisen Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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alan crosland Recent review

Loved the characters and the emotional depth.

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jerry warren Recent review

Great chemistry between the leads.

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norman z mcleod Recent review

Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.

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robert g vignola Recent review

I found it difficult to stay invested.

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spencer gordon bennet Recent review

The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.

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peter bogdanovich Recent review

Predictable storyline with no real surprises.

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john sturges Recent review

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

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edward dmytryk Recent review

Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.

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ralph murphy Recent review

Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.

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f w murnau Recent review

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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joseph mazzuca Recent review

Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!

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john o'connor Recent review

Weak character development left me uninterested.

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koji shima Recent review

Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.

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roman karmen Recent review

A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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claudio guerin hill Recent review

A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.

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charles vidor Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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cornel wilde Recent review

The dialogue felt natural and well-written.

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ted post Recent review

Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.

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