Doomed to Die
"The master of crime cleans up the dirty game of murder!"
Originally released in 1940. Doomed to Die is a mystery/crime film. directed by William Nigh. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, and Grant Withers
Synopsis
Shipping magnate Cyrus Wentworth, downcast over a disaster to his ocean liner 'Wentworth Castle' (carrying, oddly enough, an illicit shipment of Chinese bonds) is shot in his office at the very moment of kicking out his daughter's fiance Dick Fleming. Of course, Captain Street arrests Dick, but reporter Bobbie Logan, the attractive thorn in Street's side, is so convinced he's wrong that she enlists the help of detective James Lee Wong to find the real killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Boris Karloff
as James Lee Wong
Marjorie Reynolds
as Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan
Grant Withers
as Capt. William Street
William Stelling
as Dick Fleming
Catherine Craig
as Cynthia Wentworth
Guy Usher
as Paul Fleming
Henry Brandon
as Attorney Victor Martin
Melvin Lang
as Cyrus B. Wentworth
Wilbur Mack
as Matthews
Kenneth Harlan
as Ludlow
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doomed to Die about?
Shipping magnate Cyrus Wentworth, downcast over a disaster to his ocean liner 'Wentworth Castle' (carrying, oddly enough, an illicit shipment of Chinese bonds) is shot in his office at the very mom...
Who directed Doomed to Die?
Doomed to Die was directed by William Nigh.
How long is Doomed to Die?
Doomed to Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Doomed to Die released?
Doomed to Die was released on August 12, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Doomed to Die?
The main cast of Doomed to Die includes Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, Grant Withers, William Stelling, Catherine Craig.