---
title: "The Fatal Hour"
year: 1940
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fatal-hour-1940"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 59706
imdb_id: "tt0032457"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 68
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 23
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Fatal Hour (1940) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-fatal-hour-1940

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Fatal Hour is a film first released in 1940. Catalogued under Mystery, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Monogram Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | FlixFling, Troma NOW, Bloodstream | Hoopla, Fawesome, Bloodstream | FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Bloodstream | Hoopla, Bloodstream | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Nigh
- **Networks / Studios**: Monogram Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Boris Karloff** as *James Lee Wong*
- **Marjorie Reynolds** as *Roberta 'Bobbie' Logan*
- **Grant Withers** as *Capt. Bill Street*
- **Charles Trowbridge** as *John T. Forbes*
- **Frank Puglia** as *Harry 'Hardway' Lockett*
- **Craig Reynolds** as *Frank Belden, Jr.*
- **Lita Chevret** as *Tanya Serova*
- **Harry Strang** as *Det. Ballard*
- **Hooper Atchley** as *Frank Belden, Sr.*
- **Jason Robards Sr.** as *Griswold*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Fatal Hour online?
The Fatal Hour is currently available to watch or stream on FlixFling, Troma NOW, Bloodstream, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Fatal Hour worth watching?
The Fatal Hour holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 23 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Fatal Hour and when was it released?
The Fatal Hour is a feature film with a runtime of 68 minutes. It was released in 1940. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Fatal Hour?
The Fatal Hour was directed by William Nigh.

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