The Fatal Hour
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The Fatal Hour

(1940)Directed by William Nigh68 minMystery, Thriller, Crime

James Lee Wong (Boris Karloff) is a detective who works the cases other men in the San Francisco police department can't crack, and Captain Street (Grant Withers) keeps coming to his door. This time a police officer has been murdered, and the prime suspect is the son of a businessman known for his success and his dishonesty. William Nigh keeps the film moving case-file fashion, one body and one clue after another, toward the waterfront.

Boris Karloffas James Lee Wong
Marjorie Reynoldsas Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan
Grant Withersas Capt. Bill Street
Charles Trowbridgeas John T. Forbes
Frank Pugliaas Harry 'Hardway' Lockett
Craig Reynoldsas Frank Belden, Jr.
Lita Chevretas Tanya Serova
Harry Strangas Det. Ballard
Hooper Atchleyas Frank Belden, Sr.
Richard Looas Jeweler
C.E. Andersonas Cap Anderson
Allan Cavanas Radio Station Owner
Tristram Coffinas Hotel Desk Clerk
NCNick Copelandas The Crank Informant
PDPauline Drakeas Bessie, Switchboard Operator
Harry Harveyas Radio Salesman
Elsa Janssenas Hotel Maid
Donald Kerras The Drunk
Wilbur Mackas Police Medical Examiner
Bert Moorhouseas Card Player
James C. Mortonas Policeman Clancy