Direction: William Nigh

Direction William Nigh

Cast Boris Karloff · Grant Withers · Maxine Jennings · Evelyn Brent

Synopsis Mr. Wong, Detective (1938) follows the story of a chemical manufacturer who is tragically murdered after enlisting the help of detective James Wong. Wong takes on the case and delves into the mystery, uncovering a web of intrigue that involves...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Boris Karloff · Marjorie Reynolds · Grant Withers · Charles Trowbridge

Synopsis The Fatal Hour (1940) follows the gripping tale of Captain Street, who seeks justice after his close friend Dan O'Grady is brutally murdered. In his quest for answers, Street teams up with the skilled Chinese detective, James Lee Wong. Together,...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Boris Karloff · Marjorie Reynolds · Grant Withers · William Stelling

Synopsis Doomed to Die (1940) follows the tale of wealthy shipping tycoon Cyrus Wentworth, who is found murdered in his office just as he dismisses his daughter's fiancé, Dick Fleming. The tragic event coincides with a mysterious incident involving the 'Wentworth...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Boris Karloff · Grant Withers · Dorothy Tree · Craig Reynolds

Synopsis The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939) follows the gripping tale of a seasoned detective who is tasked with unraveling the enigma surrounding the murder of a renowned antiques collector. The collector was in possession of a highly coveted gem known...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Boris Karloff · Maris Wrixon · Gene O'Donnell · Dorothy Vaughan

Synopsis The Ape (1940) follows the story of Dr. Bernard Adrian, a benevolent but eccentric scientist who is determined to find a cure for a young woman suffering from polio. His experimental serum requires a crucial ingredient: spinal fluid from a...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Patric Knowles · Lionel Atwill · Anne Gwynne · Samuel S. Hinds

Synopsis The Strange Case of Doctor Rx (1942) follows the gripping tale of a series of murders targeting men who were previously acquitted of serious crimes. The enigmatic killer, known as Dr. Rx, has the police baffled. Inspector Hurd and Sergeant...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Frank Albertson · June Lang · Jan Wiley · Richard Clarke

Synopsis City of Silent Men (1942) follows a band of former inmates who attempt to rebuild their lives by settling in a quiet, unsuspecting community, adopting new identities to leave their pasts behind. The town's mayor extends a warm welcome to...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Don Terry · Leo Carrillo · Andy Devine · Marjorie Lord

Synopsis Escape from Hong Kong (1942) follows the thrilling journey of three American vaudeville performers who find themselves entangled in a web of espionage in Hong Kong on the eve of the Pearl Harbor attack. As they navigate the dangerous waters...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Rosemary Lane · Johnny Downs · Ralph Morgan · Dick Purcell

Synopsis Trocadero (1944) follows the journey of two young individuals who take over their father's struggling nightclub. Facing the threat of financial ruin, they decide to revitalize the venue by introducing dynamic jazz music and a variety of captivating performances, including...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Kay Francis · Bruce Cabot · Helen Mack · Jerome Cowan

Synopsis Divorce (1945) follows the story of a woman who, having experienced five marriages and subsequent divorces, returns to her quaint hometown. Upon her arrival, she inadvertently entangles herself in the marital dynamics of her former childhood sweetheart, causing significant turmoil...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Don Castle · Elyse Knox · Regis Toomey · Charles D. Brown

Synopsis I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes (1948) follows the gripping tale of a dancer who is falsely accused of murder when his distinctive shoe prints are discovered at the crime scene. As the dancer grapples with the accusation, his wife...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Gale Storm · C. Aubrey Smith · Johnny Mack Brown · Conrad Nagel

Synopsis Forever Yours (1945) centers around a young woman who, after being afflicted with infantile paralysis, has lost all hope and is actively trying to hasten her own demise. A dedicated physician, who has been pioneering experimental treatments for patients with...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Bela Lugosi · Joan Barclay · George Pembroke · Clayton Moore

Synopsis Black Dragons (1942) follows a sinister plot where a group of American industrialists, secretly working against the war effort, are systematically eliminated by the nefarious Monsieur Colomb. The mystery deepens as detective Dick Martin takes on the case, gradually uncovering...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Noah Beery · Astrid Allwyn · Edwin Maxwell · Gustav von Seyffertitz

Synopsis Mystery Liner (1934) follows the story of Captain Holling, who is temporarily removed from his command due to a nervous breakdown. Captain Downey steps in to take charge of the vessel just as it is set to participate in an...

Direction William Nigh

Cast John Gilbert · Ernest Torrence · Mary Nolan · Claude King

Synopsis Desert Nights (1929) follows the thrilling escapades of a cunning con artist and his charming partner in crime, who, along with an unwilling captive, manage to pilfer a fortune in diamonds valued at half a million dollars. However, their triumph...

Direction Harry Beaumont · William Nigh

Cast Charles Kaley · Ethelind Terry · Marion Shilling · Cliff Edwards

Direction William Nigh

Cast Ed Lowry · Verna Hillie · John Sheehan · Brandon Hurst

Synopsis House of Mystery (1934) unfolds within the eerie confines of a long-abandoned, shadowy estate, where a sinister force has been sealed away. The narrative revolves around a malevolent curse and a dangerous primate that have been trapped within the mansion's...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Boris Karloff · Marjorie Reynolds · Grant Withers · Huntley Gordon

Synopsis Mr. Wong in Chinatown (1939) begins with a mysterious and tragic event. A beautiful Chinese woman, desperately seeking assistance from renowned San Francisco detective James Lee Wong, meets a grim fate. She is fatally struck by a poisoned dart in...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Kane Richmond · Audrey Long · Conrad Nagel · Ralph Byrd

Synopsis Stage Struck (1948) follows a detective (Kane Richmond) as he delves into the grimy underbelly of nightlife after a nightclub hostess is brutally murdered. The investigation takes him through a series of seedy nightspots, each revealing more about the victim...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Kay Francis · Paul Kelly · Otto Kruger · Gertrude Michael

Synopsis Allotment Wives (1945) follows the story of Sheila Seymour, a glamorous and sophisticated woman who secretly leads a ruthless criminal organization. This syndicate targets vulnerable and lonely World War II veterans, exploiting their trust and financial support. The scheme involves...