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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: December 24, 1937

Runtime: 67 minutes

Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Rating: 6.1/10 (19 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

    Mr. Moto

  • Thomas Beck

    Thomas Beck

    Tom Nelson

  • Pauline Frederick

    Pauline Frederick

    Madame Chung

  • Jayne Regan

    Jayne Regan

    Eleanor Joyce

  • Sidney Blackmer

    Sidney Blackmer

    Herr Eric Koeger

  • Sig Ruman

    Sig Ruman

    Colonel Tchernov

  • John Carradine

    John Carradine

    Pereira

  • Wilhelm von Brincken

    Wilhelm von Brincken

    Schneider

  • Nedda Harrigan

    Nedda Harrigan

    Madame Tchernov

  • Philip Ahn

    Philip Ahn

    Prince Chung

  • John Bleifer

    John Bleifer

    Ivan (uncredited)

  • Victor Sen Yung

    Victor Sen Yung

    Onlooker with Street Acrobats / Elevator Operator (uncredited)