The Fatal Hour is a 1940 classic American crime mystery movie directed by William Nigh and starring Boris Karloff (as James Lee Wong), Grant Withers, and Marjorie Reynolds br br After the tragic murder of Captain Street's closest companion, Dan O'Grady, Street seeks assistance from the skilled Chinese detective, James Lee Wong. Mr. Wong delves into an investigation revealing a clandestine smuggling operation along the San Francisco waterfront. As the detective works tirelessly to unveil the identity of the killer, the mystery deepens with additional murders before justice is finally served.