When Were You Born (1938)

In the heart of the vast ocean, aboard a ship coursing towards San Francisco, Mei Lee Lang, a Chinese maiden with a profound knowledge of astrology, weaves a foreboding tale. Her prediction of a death among the passengers, a well-known importer of oriental goods, sends ripples of unease through the ship's population. When her prophecy comes to pass with chilling accuracy, the city's police inspector sees her as a valuable asset rather than a suspect. With a skeptical yet curious eye, he allows Mei Lee to delve into the lives of the passengers, using her Zodiac to unravel the mystery. As she embarks on this celestial investigation, she asks each passenger for their birth date, casting numerous horoscopes to piece together the cryptic puzzle before her. Her endeavors reveal startling information and predict two more deaths that shake the ship's community to its core. On a parallel track, the movie's opening moments feature the author, Manley P. Hall, providing insightful commentary on the twelve signs of the Zodiac. This astrological backdrop enriches the suspenseful narrative, intertwining fate and science in a compelling dance. Meanwhile, Mei Lee finds herself entangled in a complex web of deceit and crime, her innocence questioned by some. To clear her name, she offers her expertise in astrology to aid the police, navigating a shadowy labyrinth of false identities, hidden motives, and perilous secrets. As the plot thickens, the real killer emerges from the shadows, revealed not by mere earthly evidence but by the celestial bodies themselves. This intriguing tale of murder, astrology, and intrigue will keep you guessing until the very end, reminding you that sometimes, the answers lie in the stars.

When Were You Born is a mystery movie featuring Margaret Lindsay.

When Were You Born is currently streaming on DIRECTV.