The Mystery of Mr. Wong

The Mystery of Mr. Wong is a 1939 film about a detective who tries to solve the murder of antiques collector who was in possession of a famous jewel.
 * ''Directed by William Nigh. Written by William Scott Darling.

More tingling mystery thrills from the new Chinese detective sensation! (taglines)

James Lee Wong

 * Ladies and gentlemen, there has been a most unfortunate accident - your host... is dead. Originally, I thought it was an accident. Now... I wonder!


 * You're taking back to China something that belongs there.


 * You hold your tongue in more languages than one, my friend.

Dialogue

 * Sing, the Butler: Good morning, sir.
 * Brandon Edwards: Morning. [the butler begins to take his coat] Never mind! The mistress up yet?

Taglines

 * More tingling mystery thrills from the new Chinese detective sensation!
 * A gay party is interrupted by murder and the world's most costly jewel stolen!
 * In all Frisco... only one man had the cunning to pierce the web of intrigue to the lair of an invisible killer!

Cast

 * Boris Karloff — James Lee Wong
 * Grant Withers — Police Captain Sam Street
 * Dorothy Tree — Valerie Edwards
 * Craig Reynolds — Peter Harrison