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Mr. Moto in Danger Island

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7.0/10 • 18

1939-04-071h 4m

CrimeMysteryThrillerAction

HUNTED BY THE POLICE!...STALKED BY A KILLER!

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.

Directors
Herbert I. Leeds
Characters
John P. Marquand

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Peter Lorre

    Peter Lorre

    Kentaro Moto

  2. Warren Hymer

    Warren Hymer

    Twister McGurk

  3. Amanda Duff

    Amanda Duff

    Joan Castle

  4. Robert Lowery

    Robert Lowery

    Lt. George Bentley

  5. Leon Ames

    Leon Ames

    Commissioner Madero

  6. Jean Hersholt

    Jean Hersholt

    Mr. Sutter

  7. Douglass Dumbrille

    Douglass Dumbrille

    Comdr. La Costa

  8. Richard Lane

    Richard Lane

    Police Commissioner Gordon

  9. Charles D. Brown

    Charles D. Brown

    Capt. Thomas Castle

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CinemaSerf

Jun 22, 2022

6/10

This last but one outing for Peter Lorre in the title role is a really lacklustre affair with precious little for either us, to him, to sink our teeth into. Our contemplative detective is despatched to Puerto Rico to investigate a diamond smuggling racket that cost his predecessor his life. En route he bests and befriends the nice but dim wrestler "McGurk" (Warren Hymer - whom I could have sworn was Ward Bond) and so acquires quite an useful bodyguard as his task becomes positively dangerous. Sadly, though, the infiltration and exposure elements of the story are quite weak, and the opportunities for "Moto" to use his celebrated cerebral skills are sparse. It's engaging enough to watch, though, just a shade on the predicable side.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
rescuepuerto ricomurdershootoutwhodunitdaggerprivate detectiveblack stereotypeframed for murderred herringknife murderintelligence agentoutlaw gangjapanese manpolice departmentarmy colonelabductiondiamond smugglersswamp hideoutfeigned illnesslaunch pursuitasian manpro wrestlers