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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0089218407795
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
Label: Alpha Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Alpha Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Alpha Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 19, 2002
Running Time: 68 minutes
Studio: Alpha Video
Theatrical Release Date: January 15, 1940
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Based on Q. Wiley's leaves inevitable Oriental detective Mr. Wong, Boris Karloff is called upon by his detective friend to solve the murder of undercover detective Dan O'Grady that includes smuggling. James Lee Wong informs Capt. Bill Street (Grant Withers) that he can only help if it has something to do with the Orient. He is assured that it does have something to do with Chinatown in San Francisco and that's as close as you need to get to the Orient. They're both assisted by the feisty beautiful ... Read More
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Finally, I make the acquaintance of "Chinese copper" Mr. Wong. I'm a big Boris Karloff fan, but the thought of him playing a Chinese investigator has always struck me as a bit weird. Every so often, the makeup actually makes him look a tiny bit Chinese, but his accent is thoroughly English. No matter, though, because Karloff is a great enough actor to make the part his own, anyway. The film itself is vintage stuff, with all of the 1940s detective movie clichés showing up in spades. You've got ... Read More
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Another great Wong mystery. This was always an enjoyable series with an enjoyable character. Karloff and Keye Luke both played Wong and did a fine job. Good to see these on DVD.
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This is a terrific DVD for the atmosphere, the clever Mr. Wong, Detective and a very lovely and talented "pre-Danny Thomas TV Show" Majorie Lord. This is a B picture, to be sure, shot on a budget, but its great fun as Mr. Wong solves a crime in San Francisco's Chinatown. The transfer is very good considering there is no restoration. The sound is very good as well. I love this series and Boris is the man to play the character.
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