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Mr. Moto in Danger Island

Mr. Moto in Danger Island

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

19396.71h 4mNR

Overview

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.

Directed by Herbert I. Leeds
Written by George Bricker, John Reinhardt, John P. Marquand
Produced by John Stone
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Top 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

Themes & Keywords

rescuepuerto ricomurdershootoutwhodunitdaggerprivate detectiveblack stereotypeframed for murderred herringintelligence agentoutlaw gangjapanese manpolice departmentarmy colonelabductiondiamond smugglersswamp hideoutfeigned illnesslaunch pursuitasian manpro wrestlers

About Mr. Moto in Danger Island

Mr. Moto in Danger Island is a crime, mystery, thriller, action film released in 1939 exploring themes of rescue, puerto rico, murder, shootout, whodunit, dagger. Directed by Herbert I. Leeds, it stars Peter Lorre, Warren Hymer, Amanda Duff. 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.

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