The Mystery of Mr. Wong
1939, English. Directed by William Nigh.
A gay party is interrupted by murder and the world's most costly jewel stolen!
Detective James Lee Wong must find the "Eye of the Daughter of the Moon," a priceless but cursed sapphire stolen in China and smuggled to America. His search takes him into the heart of Chinatown and to the dreaded "House of Hate" to find the deadly gem before it can kill again.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- 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
- Dorothy TreeValerie Edwards
- Craig ReynoldsPeter Harrison
- Ivan LebedeffMichael Strogonoff
- Holmes HerbertProf. Ed Janney
- Morgan WallaceBrandon Edwards
- Lotus LongDrina
- Chester GanSing
- Hooper AtchleyCarslake
- Bruce WongAsian Man
- Jack KennedyPolice Guard
Details
- Released
- 8 March 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hugh Wiley, Scott Darling
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The Mystery of Mr. Wong: quick answers
What should I watch before The Mystery of Mr. Wong?
Watch Mr. Wong, Detective (1938) first.
What comes after The Mystery of Mr. Wong?
Next in the series: Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939), The Fatal Hour (1940), and Doomed to Die (1940).
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How long is The Mystery of Mr. Wong?
The Mystery of Mr. Wong runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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The Mystery of Mr. Wong parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mystery of Mr. Wong is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Mystery of Mr. Wong isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mystery of Mr. Wong?
If you liked The Mystery of Mr. Wong, try Lady in the Lake, The Glass Key, Time Without Pity.
Who directed The Mystery of Mr. Wong?
The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939) was directed by William Nigh and stars Boris Karloff, Grant Withers, Dorothy Tree.