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The Mysterious Mr. Wong (1935): Cast

The Mysterious Mr. Wong (1935) movie poster

The Mysterious Mr. Wong is a 1935 mystery thriller directed by William Nigh, starring Bela Lugosi as Mr. Fu Wong aka Lysee, Theodore Lorch and Wallace Ford. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.

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The Mysterious Mr. Wong (1935) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 3m (63 min)
Director
William Nigh
Genres
Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
Monogram Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Mysterious Mr. Wong About?

The premise of The Mysterious Mr. Wong without spoilers.

Behind the shadowy alleys of San Francisco’s Chinatown, Mr. Wong is a shopkeeper by day and a ruthless seeker of the Twelve Coins of Confucius by night. Possessing all would crown him ruler of the province of Keelat. After taking eleven, his violent spree escalates. Reporter Jason Barton and his partner Peg pursue him, only to walk into his hidden headquarters and danger.

The Mysterious Mr. Wong Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • gold coin
  • murder
  • reporter
  • tied up
  • tied to a chair
  • chinese
  • kidnapping
  • police
  • psychotronic film
  • caucasian actor plays an asian character
  • china
  • mr wong
+30 more
  • chinatown
  • evil man
  • stabbing
  • uncle niece relationship
  • shot to death
  • secret identity
  • racial comment
  • race against time
  • professor
  • legend
  • knife
  • irishman
  • herb
  • gunfight
  • gong
  • emperor
  • death of title character
  • confusion
  • chinese immigrant
  • assassin
  • laundry
  • editor
  • impersonation
  • torture
  • marriage proposal
  • fight
  • secret service
  • gunfire
  • secret passageway
  • herbalist
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Cast & crew

The Mysterious Mr. Wong Cast & Characters

Bela Lugosi leads the cast as Mr. Fu Wong aka Lysee, with Theodore Lorch as Wong Henchman and Wallace Ford as Jason H. 'Jay' Barton. Directed by William Nigh; 14 actors are credited in all.

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More from William Nigh

More films directed by William Nigh: Stage Struck, Allotment Wives, Divorce and Trocadero.

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The Mysterious Mr. Wong Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “As 12 Moedas de Confúcio” and “Mysteriet i Kineserkvarteret”.

Also known as
  • As 12 Moedas de Confúcio
  • Mysteriet i Kineserkvarteret
  • El misterioso Mr. Wong
  • O kitrinos tyhodioktis
  • Mysteriet Mr Wong
  • Le Mysterieux Mr Wong

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FAQ

The Mysterious Mr. Wong FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Mysterious Mr. Wong, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Mysterious Mr. Wong?

The Mysterious Mr. Wong runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).

When was The Mysterious Mr. Wong released?

The Mysterious Mr. Wong was released on January 25, 1935.

Who directed The Mysterious Mr. Wong?

The Mysterious Mr. Wong was directed by William Nigh.

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Who is in the cast of The Mysterious Mr. Wong?

The Mysterious Mr. Wong stars Bela Lugosi as Mr. Fu Wong aka Lysee, Theodore Lorch as Wong Henchman and Wallace Ford as Jason H. 'Jay' Barton, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Mysterious Mr. Wong have a post-credit scene?

No. The Mysterious Mr. Wong has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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