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Summary

In Puerto Rico to investigate a glut of contraband diamonds that are flooding the world's jewel market, Mr. Moto and his sidekick, a wrestler, find themselves involved in murders by thrown daggers, the frame-up of an overstressed Army colonel, and a pirate gang led by an unknown boss who has inside knowledge of the ensuing investigation.

Details

Release Date: April 7, 1939

Runtime: 64 minutes

Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action

Rating: 6.7/10 (20 votes)


Mr. Moto Collection

  • Think Fast, Mr. Moto

    Think Fast, Mr. Moto

    When his import/export business infiltrated by international diamond smugglers, Mr. Moto must follow a trail of clues littered with beautiful women, glittering gems and deadly assassins. Making his way from the mysterious streets of San Francisco's Chinatown to the dark and dangerous alleys of Shanghai, Mr. Moto will stop at nothing to bring the culprits to justice...even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice!

  • Mr. Moto's Last Warning

    Mr. Moto's Last Warning

    A Japanese man claiming to be Mr. Moto, of the International Police, is abducted and murdered soon after disembarking from a ship at Port Said in Egypt. The real Mr. Moto is already in Port Said, investigating a conspiracy against the British and French governments.

  • Mysterious Mr. Moto

    Mysterious Mr. Moto

    The Japanese detective rounds up a league of assassins for Scotland Yard.

  • Mr. Moto's Gamble

    Mr. Moto's Gamble

    Celebrated as supersleuth, Mr. Moto comes out fighting when a brutal boxing match turns into cold-blooded murder! Assisted by detective-in-training Lee Chan, Moto sets out to track down the killer based on a single ominous clue: a poisoned boxing glove! But when Moto's hunch points to a corrupt gambling syndicate, he's forced to wager his very life to unmask the culprit—or go down for the count...permanently!

  • Thank You, Mr. Moto

    Thank You, Mr. Moto

    Mr. Moto Heads to China on a quest for seven ancient scrolls that reveal the location of Genghis Khan's tomb—a crypt filled with fabulous treasure! But Moto isn't the only one stalking the scrolls—so is a shadowy band of thieves. But when his ruthless rivals go too far, the mild-mannered detective's quest for antiquities becomes a passion for vengeance—because if he can't bring these villains to justice... he'll bring them to their knees.

  • Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

    Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

    Mr. Moto is in Egypt to thwart a criminal mastermind determined to steal the priceless crown of the Queen of Sheba. When the precious treasure is transported to America, Mr. Moto must race against time to unmask the cunning thief who will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get what he wants.

  • Mr. Moto in Danger Island

    Mr. Moto in Danger Island

    In Puerto Rico to investigate a glut of contraband diamonds that are flooding the world's jewel market, Mr. Moto and his sidekick, a wrestler, find themselves involved in murders by thrown daggers, the frame-up of an overstressed Army colonel, and a pirate gang led by an unknown boss who has inside knowledge of the ensuing investigation.

  • Mr. Moto Takes a Chance

    Mr. Moto Takes a Chance

    In the jungle near Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Mr. Moto poses as an ineffectual archaeologist and a venerable holy man with mystical powers to help foil two insurgencies against the government.


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Cast

  • Peter Lorre

    Peter Lorre

    Kentaro Moto

  • Warren Hymer

    Warren Hymer

    Twister McGurk

  • Amanda Duff

    Amanda Duff

    Joan Castle

  • Robert Lowery

    Robert Lowery

    Lt. George Bentley

  • Leon Ames

    Leon Ames

    Commissioner Madero

  • Jean Hersholt

    Jean Hersholt

    Mr. Sutter

  • Douglass Dumbrille

    Douglass Dumbrille

    Comdr. La Costa

  • Richard Lane

    Richard Lane

    Police Commissioner Gordon

  • Charles D. Brown

    Charles D. Brown

    Capt. Thomas Castle

  • Paul Harvey

    Paul Harvey

    Gov. John Bentley

  • Eddie Marr

    Eddie Marr

    Capt. Dahlen

  • Harry Woods

    Harry Woods

    Grant

  • Ward Bond

    Ward Bond

    Sailor Sam - Wrestler

  • Neely Edwards

    Neely Edwards

    Moore - Governor's Aide

  • Renie Riano

    Renie Riano

    Librarian

  • Willie Best

    Willie Best

    Launch Pilot

  • Grace Hayle

    Grace Hayle

    Mrs. Brown

  • Edwin Stanley

    Edwin Stanley

    Doctor at Hospital

  • Lester Dorr

    Lester Dorr

    Real Ambulance Intern

  • Donald Douglas

    Donald Douglas

    Ship's Officer - Fight Referee

  • Ralph Dunn

    Ralph Dunn

    Cop with McGurk

  • Harold Goodwin

    Harold Goodwin

    Ship Dispatch Officer

  • Selmer Jackson

    Selmer Jackson

    Doctor

  • Edward Keane

    Edward Keane

    Washington Official

  • Al Kikume

    Al Kikume

    Sergeant holding McGurk at the Garage

  • George Magrill

    George Magrill

    Officer

  • Lee Shumway

    Lee Shumway

    Guard

  • Jack Stoney

    Jack Stoney

    Henchman disguised as Ambulance Attendant

  • Harry Strang

    Harry Strang

    Henchman disguised as Ambulance Attendant

  • Ray Walker

    Ray Walker

    Real Ambulance Intern