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
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 6.6/10 (21 votes)
Mr. Moto Collection

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

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
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 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
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
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
Kentaro Moto

Warren Hymer
Twister McGurk

Amanda Duff
Joan Castle

Robert Lowery
Lt. George Bentley

Leon Ames
Commissioner Madero

Jean Hersholt
Mr. Sutter

Douglass Dumbrille
Comdr. La Costa

Richard Lane
Police Commissioner Gordon

Charles D. Brown
Capt. Thomas Castle

Paul Harvey
Gov. John Bentley

Eddie Marr
Capt. Dahlen

Harry Woods
Grant

Ward Bond
Sailor Sam - Wrestler

Neely Edwards
Moore - Governor's Aide

Renie Riano
Librarian

Willie Best
Launch Pilot

Grace Hayle
Mrs. Brown

Edwin Stanley
Doctor at Hospital

Lester Dorr
Real Ambulance Intern

Donald Douglas
Ship's Officer - Fight Referee

Ralph Dunn
Cop with McGurk

Harold Goodwin
Ship Dispatch Officer

Selmer Jackson
Doctor

Edward Keane
Washington Official

Al Kikume
Sergeant holding McGurk at the Garage

George Magrill
Officer

Lucille Miller
Flirt at Dance

Lee Shumway
Guard

Jack Stoney
Henchman disguised as Ambulance Attendant

Harry Strang
Henchman disguised as Ambulance Attendant

Ray Walker
Real Ambulance Intern



