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Doomed to Die is a 1940 mystery film directed by William Nigh and starring Boris Karloff, Marjorie Reynolds, and Grant Withers. The film is based on the detective novel "Murder Over New York" by Stuart Palmer. The movie opens with a group of Chinese dignitaries visiting a museum. During their visit, one of the dignitaries, Mr. Wong (Boris Karloff), notices a valuable ancient vase on display. Wong, who is also an amateur detective, advises the museum staff to protect the vase, as it has been the cause of multiple murders in the past.

Later that evening, the museum's curator, Walter Jameson (William Stelling), is found dead in his office, and the ancient vase is missing. The investigation falls into the hands of Inspector Street (Grant Withers) and Sergeant Dan Grady (William Pawley.). Mr. Wong offers his assistance in the investigation, much to the chagrin of Inspector Street, who believes that Wong is interfering.

As the investigation progresses, Inspector Street and Sergeant Grady find themselves constantly one step behind the killer. Meanwhile, Wong uses his skills of deduction and knowledge of Chinese culture to uncover vital clues that help to unravel the mystery.

The film is notable for its use of suspenseful music, clever cinematography, and witty dialogue. Boris Karloff's portrayal of Mr. Wong is also a highlight of the film, with his calm and collected demeanor, and sharp wit. Marjorie Reynolds plays the love interest of Sergeant Grady and also adds to the film's humor and charm.

Overall, Doomed to Die is a well-crafted murder mystery that keeps audiences guessing until the very end. The chemistry between the characters is excellent, and the plot twists and turns will keep the viewer engaged throughout. For fans of classic mystery films, Doomed to Die is definitely worth a watch.

Doomed to Die is a 1940 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 8 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.5.