The Fatal Hour
Synopsis
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.
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Boris Karloff
James Lee Wong
Marjorie Reynolds
Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan
Grant Withers
Capt. Bill Street
Charles Trowbridge
John T. Forbes
Frank Puglia
Harry 'Hardway' Lockett
Craig Reynolds
Frank Belden, Jr.
Lita Chevret
Tanya Serova
Harry Strang
Det. Ballard
Hooper Atchley
Frank Belden, Sr.
Jason Robards Sr.
Griswold
Richard Loo
Jeweler
Jack Kennedy
Mike
C.E. Anderson
Cap Anderson
Allan Cavan
Radio Station Owner
Tristram Coffin
Hotel Desk Clerk
Nick Copeland
The Crank Informant
Pauline Drake
Bessie, Switchboard Operator
Harry Harvey
Radio Salesman
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Nigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- The Fatal Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Nigh
Scott Darling, George Waggner, Hugh Wiley
Edward J. Kay
Harry Neumann
Russell F. Schoengarth
Scott R. Dunlap
Department Leadership Roster
William Nigh
Director
Scott Darling
Screenplay
Scott R. Dunlap
Producer
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Louis Brown
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fatal Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fatal Hour about?
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.
Who directed The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour was directed by William Nigh.
Who stars in The Fatal Hour?
The principal cast of The Fatal Hour includes Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, Charles Trowbridge, Frank Puglia.
When was The Fatal Hour released and how long is it?
The Fatal Hour was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fatal Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fatal Hour was composed by Edward J. Kay.
Is The Fatal Hour based on a book or true story?
The Fatal Hour is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Hugh Wiley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).