The loss of “Wentworth Castle” in a sudden fire deeply affects its owner, “Cyrus P. Wentworth,” who soon after changes his will and dies. Following this, “Mr. Wong,” portrayed by Karloff with a noticeable accent, finds himself investigating the circumstances surrounding the death, encountering numerous complications; these include the revelation that the ship was transporting bonds valued at 1½ million dollars and th…

My affection for Boris Karloff is so great thanks to this collection of his initial movies that I can overlook the fact that in one of them, he’s cast as an Asian detective. He committed himself completely to each character he embodied, and it’s precisely because of that dedication that he remains so popular now.