The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939) is a crime mystery directed by William Nigh, starring Boris Karloff as the brilliant detective Mr. James Lee Wong.
The story begins when a wealthy collector is murdered after acquiring the priceless gem known as the “Eye of the Daughter of the Moon.” Mr. Wong investigates the case, uncovering a web of greed, betrayal, and hidden motives. With Karloff’s commanding presence and Nigh’s taut direction, The Mystery of Mr. Wong delivers classic 1930s mystery thrills.
Film Details
Title: The Mystery of Mr. Wong
Year: 1939
Genre: Mystery / Crime / Detective Film
Director: William Nigh
Starring:
Boris Karloff as Mr. James Lee Wong
Grant Withers as Capt. Street
Dorothy Tree as Valerie Edwards
Craig Reynolds
Runtime: Approx. 68 minutes
Studio: Monogram Pictures
Country: United States
Format: Black‑and‑white
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