Doomed to Die
1940, English. Directed by William Nigh.
The master of crime cleans up the dirty game of murder!
Shipping magnate Cyrus Wentworth, downcast over a disaster to his ocean liner 'Wentworth Castle' (carrying, oddly enough, an illicit shipment of Chinese bonds) is shot in his office at the very moment of kicking out his daughter's fiance Dick Fleming. Of course, Captain Street arrests Dick, but reporter Bobbie Logan, the attractive thorn in Street's side, is so convinced he's wrong that she enlists the help of detective James Lee Wong to find the real killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William NighDirector
- Boris KarloffJames Lee Wong
- Marjorie ReynoldsRoberta 'Bobbie' Logan
- Grant WithersCapt. William Street
- William StellingDick Fleming
- Catherine CraigCynthia Wentworth
- Guy UsherPaul Fleming
- Henry BrandonAttorney Victor Martin
- Melvin LangCyrus B. Wentworth
- Wilbur MackMatthews
- Kenneth HarlanLudlow
- Richard LooTong Leader
- Tristram CoffinMr. Baldwin - Adjuster (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Jacoby, Ralph Gilbert Bettison
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Doomed to Die: quick answers
What should I watch before Doomed to Die?
Watch Mr. Wong, Detective (1938), The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939), Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939), and The Fatal Hour (1940) first.
What comes after Doomed to Die?
Next in the series: Phantom of Chinatown (1940).
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How long is Doomed to Die?
Doomed to Die runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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Doomed to Die parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Doomed to Die is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Doomed to Die on?
Doomed to Die isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Doomed to Die?
If you liked Doomed to Die, try The Mirror Crack'd, Appointment with Death, The Seven-Ups.
Who directed Doomed to Die?
Doomed to Die (1940) was directed by William Nigh and stars Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers.