Moto is the first film in the series where the crew seems to have gotten it together. Amanda duff was born on march 6, 1914 in fresno, california, usa. Moto in danger island 1939 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Island of doomed men 1940 68 min peter lorre full movie version. The complete collection 8 movies on 4 dvds when mr.
Moto in danger island movie quotes rotten tomatoes. Moto takes a vacation 1939 out of 4 eighth and final entry in foxs original series once again finds peter lorre in the role of mr. Moto 1965, britanski film u kome je glavnu ulogu tumacio henry silva. According to the twentieth centuryfox produced scripts collection at the ucla theater arts library, the film was originally to have been a charlie chan picture. Mr moto, danger island, 1939, peter lorre, mystery, thriller, adventure, drama, classic, old movie, old film, full. Just as enjoyed the others in this film series this is just as enjoyable the very good acting, the way he bring the part to life,its a pity people did not relize how good he was. Fans of film noir, mystery and crime thrillers ha a ne. Mr moto takes a vacation 1939 is a norman fosterdirected entry in the mr. Mr moto in mr motos gamble 1938 peter lorre youtube. Moto in danger island 1939 aided by a wrestler warren hymer, the japanese detective peter lorre nabs diamond smugglers in puerto rico. Though the stories are always rather linear they keep an audience by balancing thrills, violence, mystery, character and mild romance. Moto to go to puerto rico to investigate diamond smuggling after an earlier investigator is murdered.
The film was based on the novel murder in trinidad, but the setting was moved to puerto rico. Moto peter lorre tracking down a diamond smuggling ring working from south america through puerto rico. Mr moto in thank you mr moto 1937 peter lorre youtube. In other films that would be the whole story, but here it is simply continue reading. Moto, the fifth film in the fox series, opens in the jungles of the south caribbean as two men escape from notorious devils island.
Motos, except it was originally meant to be a charlie chan film having to be. A lot of people dont seem to like the addition of a sidekick for moto and i sympathize with that. Mr moto, danger island, 1939, peter lorre, mystery, thriller, adventure, drama, classic, old movie, old film, full movie the u. Marquand, from an original screenplay by philip macdonald and norman foster. Moto takes a vacation and as a dvd extra the return of mr. The stupid sidekick was more annoying and the inclusion of. Moto s last warning 1939 in port said, egypt, moto tries to stop the french naval fleet from being destroyed by secret agents bent on starting a war between the british and the french. Moto 1937 than this and, as a result, takes a chance was ultimately released in the summer of 1938, following mr.
Moto 1937 is the highest rated movie while the return of mr. Moto, produced in 1938 by twentieth century fox, is the fifth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. Moto films 19371939 norman foster directed all but two of the eight mr. May 14, 2012 ably producedand skilfully directed variety. This movie began as a charlie chan film, but after warner oland quit the set, the studio scrambled to save it by substituting mr. The acting, acing, story, and film work were all quite a notch above the previous three. Moto has himself imprisoned on devils island so he can help his cellmate escape and thereby get the goods on a gang of international killers. Moto where i explain why the peter lorre films of mr. Moto s, except it was originally meant to be a charlie chan film having to be rewritten to suit moto s wilder character. A complete guide to all the new original series and films.
There also are some vivid character actors to enjoy. Marquand portrayed him in his novels, as a japanese spy. If you like movies like this visit my dailymotion channel 1. Wong, except for the last film, where he was played by keye luke. Moto, the nononsense martial artssavvy japanese detective inspired by j. Moto, was originally published in serial form in the saturday evening post from february 8 to march 14, 1936, this novel was first published in book form in 15 may 1936. The delivery date is not guaranteed until you have checked out using an instant payment method. Moto novels and can also be found in the omnibus mr. Moto ceased in 1939 and explained that the film industry liked the mr. Moto in danger island is a 1939 american mystery film directed by herbert i. You can watch danger island online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 2009 movies 2009. Moto in danger island 1939 entertains with buffoon warren hymer tagging along. He recognises his steward as the murderer of a man in san francisco, and catches him trying to steal an important letter from the stateroom of another passenger, robert hitchings.
Moto in danger island 1939 cast and crew moviefone. But his smuggling investigation quickly turns into a murder mystery when both an undercover government agent and a top political figure wind up deadand moto begins to suspect that he is going to need a gem of a plan. Moto 1937 was a stronger followup to think fast, mr. See more ideas about charlie chan, movies and old movies. Wong, two series starring caucasian actors playing asian detectives. Moto is a 1937 film directed by norman foster and featuring a mysterious japanese detective named mr.
Moto heads to puerto rico to put a stop to the glut of contraband diamonds that are flooding the worlds jewel market. An almost complete list of both the psychotronic video guide and the encyclopedia. If your guaranteed delivery item isnt on time, you can 1 return the item, for a refund of the full price and return shipping costs. Motos last warning 1939 in port said, egypt, moto tries to stop the french naval fleet from being destroyed by secret agents bent on starting a war between the british and the french. Artifacts, a mysterious nemesis, traps in a museum, and masked villains. Moto in danger island is an unforgettable thriller and one of the best of the mr. Moto film series, with lionel atwill and joseph schildkraut and g.
Moto in danger island 1939 english cinema, trailer, video clips, mr. Nov, 2017 mr moto in thank you mr moto 1937 peter lorre mark farmer. Along the way various murders begin to happen with a wide range of suspects. Peter lorre stars as the famous asian detective mr. Moto 1938 approved 1h 2min crime, drama, mystery 14 october 1938 usa mr. Moto in danger island movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies.
This is a list of all of the movies starring both mr. Motos last warning 1939 danger island 1939, po romanu murder in trinidad johna w. Moto peter lorre investigates diamond smuggling in puerto rico with comic relief sidekick twister mcguirk warren hymer. Fans of film noir, mystery and crime thrillers ha a new hero. Moto in danger island 1939 out of 4 seventh film in the series finds mr. Motos last warning is a great film with the star of the original maltese falcon playing a villainous ventriloquist as moto appears to have been killed off for most of the film. Moto in danger island 1939 cast and crew aided by a wrestler warren hymer, the japanese detective peter lorre nabs diamond smugglers in puerto rico. Moto s deductive powers quickly prove impressive as he matches wits with the slowminded gangster twister mcgurk warren b. Moto in danger island passed 1h 4min crime, drama, mystery 7 april 1939 usa the u.
The kennel murder case full movie william powell mary astor tcc ai color. Huntley, as archie featherstone, in supporting roles this was the last mr. Moto in danger island 1939, just around the corner 1938 and the devil commands 1941. Nov, 2017 mr moto in danger island 1939 peter lorre. She died on april 6, 2006 in san francisco, california. Moto series of films the film was based on the novel murder in trinidad, but the setting was moved to puerto rico. Marquands bestselling book series hit the big screen, he infused the genre with an exotic flare it hadnt previously known. Two of my favorites are sig ruman as colonel tchernov, a wealthy and ruthless man who will have what he wants to have. Leeds and starring peter lorre, jean hersholt and amanda duff. Moto to go to puerto rico to investigate diamond smuggling after.
Released as the fourth film in the moto series, this was actually the second one filmed. But his smuggling investigation quickly turns into a murder mystery when both an undercover government agent and a top political figure wind up deadand moto begins to suspect that he is. Keep an eye on the scenes involving motos second trip into the swamp in the latter half of the film. Kentaro moto from kobe, japan as portrayed by peter lorre and a creation of novelistadventurer john p.
Moto lorre acquires a comical sidekick twister mcgurk hymer in this tale of the u. Peter lorre full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. This time he must fight off countless bad guys who are trying to steal a priceless crowd previously owned by the queen of sheba. Moto on danger island 1939 dvd classic films direct. Moto in danger island 1939 peter lorre, amanda duff, warren hymer. Mr moto encounters mysterious goingson on a ship bound for shanghai. Mr moto in danger island 1939 peter lorre by mark farmer. Moto works so well because it moves briskly and the moto character is not condescended to, or at least not much. Mr moto in danger island 1939 peter lorre mark farmer.
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