The Fatal Hour_
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.
Starring
Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
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Year context
The Fatal Hour was released 86 years ago in 1940.
Overview
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 ...
The Fatal Hour is a Mystery, Thriller, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 8m.
CAST (20)
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
JK
Jack Kennedy
Mike
C.E. Anderson
Cap Anderson
AC
Allan Cavan
Radio Station Owner
Tristram Coffin
Hotel Desk Clerk
NC
Nick Copeland
The Crank Informant
PD
Pauline Drake
Bessie, Switchboard Operator
Harry Harvey
Radio Salesman
Elsa Janssen
Hotel Maid
I. Stanford Jolley
Soapy
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour has a runtime of 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Who stars in The Fatal Hour?
The cast of The Fatal Hour includes Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, Charles Trowbridge, Frank Puglia.
What is the rating of The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Mystery
Thriller
Crime