Mr. Wong, Detective
1938, English. Directed by William Nigh.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William NighDirector
- Boris KarloffJames Lee Wong
- Grant WithersPolice Capt. Sam Street
- Maxine JenningsMyra Ross
- Evelyn BrentOlga Petroff / Countess Dubois / Sophie Dome
- George LloydDevlin
- Lucien PrivalAnton Mohl
- John St. PolisCarl Roemer
- William GouldTheodore Meisle
- Hooper AtchleyChristian Wilk
- John HamiltonSimon Dayton
- Wilbur MackRussell
- Lee Tung FooTchin
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1938
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Houston Branch
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Mr. Wong, Detective: quick answers
What comes after Mr. Wong, Detective?
Next in the series: The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939), Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939), and The Fatal Hour (1940).
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How long is Mr. Wong, Detective?
Mr. Wong, Detective runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does Mr. Wong, Detective have a post-credits scene?
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Mr. Wong, Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Wong, Detective is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Wong, Detective on?
Mr. Wong, Detective isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Wong, Detective?
If you liked Mr. Wong, Detective, try The Mirror Crack'd, Lady in the Lake, Shadow of a Doubt.
Who directed Mr. Wong, Detective?
Mr. Wong, Detective (1938) was directed by William Nigh and stars Boris Karloff, Grant Withers, Maxine Jennings.