The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939)

Detective James Lee Wong must find the "Eye of the Daughter of the Moon," a priceless but cursed sapphire stolen in China and smuggled to America. His search takes him into the heart of Chinatown and to the dreaded "House of Hate" to find the deadly gem before it can kill again.

Released March 8, 1939 68 min 7+

Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

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