Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939)
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.
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
Screenplay
- John W. Vandercook (Novel)
- John P. Marquand (Characters)
- George Bricker (Story)
- Peter Milne (Screenplay)
- John Reinhardt (Story)
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence
Keywords
rescue, puerto rico, murder, shootout, whodunit, dagger, private detective, black stereotype, framed for murder, red herring, intelligence agent, outlaw gang, japanese man, police department, army colonel
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mr. Moto in Danger Island about?
- 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.
- Who directed Mr. Moto in Danger Island?
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
- Who stars in Mr. Moto in Danger Island?
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island stars Peter Lorre, Warren Hymer, Amanda Duff, Robert Lowery, Leon Ames, Jean Hersholt.
- How long is Mr. Moto in Danger Island?
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
- What genre is Mr. Moto in Danger Island?
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action film.
- Where was Mr. Moto in Danger Island produced?
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Mr. Moto in Danger Island?
- The themes of Mr. Moto in Danger Island include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence.