“THE MYSTERY OF MR WONG”
The thrilling story of a fatal jewel that is responsible for three murders is Monogram's exciting drama, “The Mystery of Mr Wong." Continuing the adventures of James Lee Wong, famous Chinese detective, it is the second in a series of “Wong” pictures which Monogram is making with Boris Karloff in the title role. "The Mystery of Mr Wong” concerns the theft of the fatal “Eye of the Daughter of the Moon” from China by Brandon Edwards, well-known collector. At a house party where James Lee Wong is one of the guests, Edwards is murdered, and his death unveils bitterness and hatred enshrouding the household, as a result of Edwards’ cruelty and pettiness. Various motives for murder are uncovered. but it is not until two others meet violent deaths that Wong finds the missing clue that brings the case to a surprise ending. Outstanding is the performance of Boris Karloff as the Oxford educated “James Lee Wong.” Always an intelligent actor. Karloff plays Wong quietly, giving the detective character an integrity and a quality or kindness not always possessed by screen sleuths.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 19 August 1939, Page 12
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186“THE MYSTERY OF MR WONG” Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 19 August 1939, Page 12
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