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This review is for both films: Mr. Wong Detective/ The Fatal Hour THE FATAL HOUR This one is not quite as good as the first in the series of "Mr. Wong Detective." The first movie was better that the next four, but it is fair to say that "The Fatal Hour" is as good, or better, than the rest. This movie is,I believe, the last in the Mr. Wong series that starred Boris Karloff. There was one additional film, "Phantom of Chinatown" produced after Karloff left that substituted Keye Luke for Karloff, but for most detective mystery fans, it was simply an uphill battle for Luke that he couldn't win. Grant Withers plays the police captain again, as he is in three other Mr. Wong films with Karloff. Marjorie Reynolds is also in two others as well in a supporting role as an over anxious reporter looking for a story. The story line has a decent plot and the acting is o.k. as well. If you like detective stories, this is a decent choice. Karloff is consistent in his characterization of Mr. Wong throughout the series. Undoubtedly, if you enjoyed any of the others, you will like this one as well. MR. WONG, DETECTIVE Boris Karloff plays the Asian master detective in the first of five movies starring this great actor. Produced in 1938, it is considered the best in the series; it is an interesting movie for mystery fans. This movie has lots of suspense and mystery as Wong tries to solve the murders that have baffled the police. Karloff does a nice job as playing the Asian sleuth as he picks through the clues and comes to his conclusion. And of course catches the bad guys. Grant Withers plays the police captain that Wong helps out. Although it is a little dated, this film is an enjoyable presentation. You just have to get by the way the characters are dressed and the cars that they drive. The acting by Karloff is very good, and the supporting actors do an admirable job making it believable as well. If you like Boris Karloff films, this is a good one. If you enjoy detective movies, this one fits the bill. If you like both, pick this one up; you will be glad you did.Read full review
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