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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Actors


Boris Karloff
Grant Withers
Maxine Jennings
Evelyn Brent
George Lloyd

User Reviews

gilbert cates
I found it difficult to stay invested.
lowell sherman
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
alan gibson
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
bretaigne windust
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
wu fei-chie
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
peter collinson
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
fritz lang
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
james dearden
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
edward a kull
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
george archainbaud
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
william girdler
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
raul artigot
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
law chi
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
busby berkeley
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
steve sekely
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
ray taylor
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
walter grauman
Great chemistry between the leads.
tim whelan
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
john evans
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
roman karmen
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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