Tetsu Komai

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Characters played by Tetsu Komai

Alipang — The Real Glory (1939)

Alipang is the Moro leader whose guerrillas terrorize Mindanao by raiding villages, killing men, and enslaving women and children. He sends juramentados to assassinate the officers, orders an attack on Hartley, and dams the villagers' river to cause suffering. His campaign ends when Lieut. Yabo kills him in close combat.

M`ling — Island of Lost Souls (1932)

A passenger with bestial features who serves as Moreau's loyal butler. He is mistreated by the freighter's drunken captain, accompanies the island's beast-men, and fights them when they rebel, apparently dying as Moreau's order collapses.

Lao (uncredited) — Daughter of the Dragon (1931)

An uncredited character listed in Daughter of the Dragon; no specific actions are described.

Wu Sin — The Secrets of Wu Sin (1932)

A curio dealer who is Miao Lin's guardian and opposes her marriage to Charlie San. He is revealed as the leader of the Chinese-worker smuggling ring, financed by Roger King. After Manning is sentenced to death by the Tong, Wu Sin tells Charlie he must assassinate Manning in exchange for Miao Lin's hand. The police later find Wu Sin dead.

General Mah — West of Shanghai (1937)

The military governor who questions the travelers after Fu Shan is assassinated, General Mah then travels by horse with them to the remote town. Hallet later sends an associate to notify him of Fang's whereabouts.

Native Chief — Four Frightened People (1934)

The Native Chief is encountered when the escaping travelers reach a Native settlement. The local customs and family practices fascinate Arnold Ainger, whose questions about marriage and the number of children lead to a tense cultural dispute. The settlement’s leaders react angrily to his challenge, but the confrontation ultimately ends with women gaining a greater say in family decisions.

Fang — War Correspondent (1932)

Fang is a bandit leader whose forces oppose those of Wu Sun. Bitter because Jim Kenyon changed allegiances for money, Fang kidnaps Julie and tries to bargain for her life when Jim arrives at his headquarters. Jim ultimately kills Fang, and he and Franklyn use Fang's limp body to help them escape.

Chong — Bulldog Drummond (1929)

Character involved in the nursing home conspiracy or underworld dealings.

Florist Henchman (uncredited) — Welcome Danger (1929)

This character is one of the criminal employees operating the Chinatown flower shop. When Harold and Clancy enter to investigate the kidnapping, the shop employees arrange a series of spooky effects to frighten them away, protecting the Dragon's operation and the secret surrounding the abducted physician.

Kawati — The Princess Comes Across (1936)

Kawati is an officer of the Japanese secret service who joins the inquiries aboard the ship. His involvement adds another official presence to the investigation surrounding the suspicious death and the warning that an escaped murderer may be among the passengers. The events summarized do not specify what findings he makes.

Lem Kee (uncredited) — Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939)

Character with a minor role in the Chinatown storyline.

Career Overview

Tetsu Komai has 48 screen credits in a career dating back to 1925. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Fu Manchu (Warner Oland) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include East is West, Hong Kong Nights, The Secrets of Wu Sin. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
48
Birth Date
1894-04-23
Birth Place
Kumamoto, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7706846), public domain (CC0).