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FilmActionThrillerDramaCrime

Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939)

NR · 1939-04-07 · 1h 4m · EN
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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.

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Herbert I. LeedsDirector

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Peter LorrePeter LorreKentaro MotoJean HersholtJean HersholtMr. SutterAmanda DuffAmanda DuffJoan CastleWarren HymerWarren HymerTwister McGurkLeon AmesLeon AmesCommissioner MaderoDouglass DumbrilleDouglass DumbrilleComdr. La CostaRichard LaneRichard LanePolice Commissioner GordonCharles D. BrownCharles D. BrownCapt. Thomas CastlePaul HarveyPaul HarveyGov. John BentleyRobert LoweryRobert LoweryLt. George BentleyEddie MarrEddie MarrCapt. DahlenHarry WoodsHarry WoodsGrant

Keywords

MurderPuerto ricoRescueFramed for murderShootoutWhodunitOutlaw gangPrivate detectiveAbductionJapanese manPolice departmentIntelligence agentSecret planDaggerBlack stereotypeRed herringArmy colonelKnife murderDiamond smugglersSwamp hideoutColonial governorFeigned illnessPro wrestlerLaunch pursuitAsian manPro wrestlers

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Genre affinityAction · Thriller · DramaTheme affinityMurder · Puerto Rico · RescueNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortDirector preference331703

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Frequently asked questions about Mr. Moto in Danger Island

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.

How long is Mr. Moto in Danger Island?

Mr. Moto in Danger Island has a runtime of 64 minutes.