The Fatal Hour (1940)
Description:
When a police officer is murdered, Captain Street looks to Mr. Wong to catch the killer. Prime Suspect: Frank Belden Jr., whose father is a businessman well known for both his success and dishonesty. Mr. Wong faces increasing danger and is nearly executed himself as the investigation develops in treachery and complexity. As Mr. Wong follows the trail of dead bodies, he uncovers a jewel smuggling ring on the San Francisco waterfront and a case much larger than the death of a police officer.
Director: William Nigh
Producer: william nigh
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 104 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 22:26:36
Genre:
Mystery
Thriller
Crime
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User Reviews
gianfranco baldanello
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
bernard carr
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
w merle connell
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
howard hughes
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
sidney meyers
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
jacques tourneur
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
hal walker
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
peter bogdanovich
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
ray dennis steckler
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
samuel fuller
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
richard whorf
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
maurice elvey
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
john o'connor
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
emilio fernandez
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
robert g vignola
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
connie rasinski
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
henry koster
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
kenneth hartford
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
joseph m newman
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
ben f wilson
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.