Detective tries to solve the murder of antiques collector who was in possession of a famous jewel known as "The Eye of the Daughter of The Moon."Detective tries to solve the murder of antiques collector who was in possession of a famous jewel known as "The Eye of the Daughter of The Moon."Detective tries to solve the murder of antiques collector who was in possession of a famous jewel known as "The Eye of the Daughter of The Moon."
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Steve Carruthers
- Party Guest
- (uncredited)
I. Stanford Jolley
- Charades-Player
- (uncredited)
- Director
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- TriviaFilming began early February 1939, the second of the 5-film series, and Boris Karloff's first feature following Son of Frankenstein (1939)
- Quotes
[first lines]
Sing, the Butler: Good morning, sir.
Brandon Edwards: Morning.
[the butler begins to take his coat]
Brandon Edwards: Never mind! The mistress up yet?
- ConnectionsEdited into Who Dunit Theater: The Mystery of Mr Wong (2021)
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Amazingly Complex
What's interesting about 30's mysteries is their variety. The business in partnership with viewers were working out the few modes that would survive. Today we are stuck with only a few of the possibilities; everything else feels wrong because of the expectations we bring to them.
Its not important that this detective is yet another well known white actor in Chinese makeup. What's important is how complex is the mystery, how much we learn as viewers before the detective does (nothing), and how the solution is unrolled at the end.
The notable thing here is how complex the plot is. It is every bit as complex as the Perry Mason things that would come only a little later. But it is ever so much more difficult for us because they've experimented with hiding critical details. If you watch this with modern sensibilities, you'll be baffled.
The setup is a great one, folded of course: the murder happens during a game of charades where the actors are acting out a mystery, and the audience is guessing but has no clue.
Sweet, that. But otherwise, watch this only if you are a student.
Ted's Evaluation -- 1 of 3: You can find something better to do with this part of your life.
Its not important that this detective is yet another well known white actor in Chinese makeup. What's important is how complex is the mystery, how much we learn as viewers before the detective does (nothing), and how the solution is unrolled at the end.
The notable thing here is how complex the plot is. It is every bit as complex as the Perry Mason things that would come only a little later. But it is ever so much more difficult for us because they've experimented with hiding critical details. If you watch this with modern sensibilities, you'll be baffled.
The setup is a great one, folded of course: the murder happens during a game of charades where the actors are acting out a mystery, and the audience is guessing but has no clue.
Sweet, that. But otherwise, watch this only if you are a student.
Ted's Evaluation -- 1 of 3: You can find something better to do with this part of your life.
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- tedg
- Jun 23, 2005
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- Release date
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- Language
- Also known as
- El misterio de Mr. Wong
- Filming locations
- Walter Dodge House, Irving Gill, 1916, 950 N Kings Rd, West Hollywood, California, USA(The Edwards' home exterior)
- Production company
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- Runtime1 hour 8 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939) officially released in India in English?
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