Crime ·Mystery ·Thriller ·Action · United States of America · 1939 · 1h 4m

Mr. Moto in Danger Island

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Director
Herbert I. Leeds
Cast
Peter Lorre as Kentaro Moto Warren Hymer as Twister McGurk Amanda Duff as Joan Castle Robert Lowery as Lt. George Bentley Leon Ames as Commissioner Madero Jean Hersholt as Mr. Sutter
Crew
Peter Milne — Screenplay John W. Vandercook — Novel George Bricker — Story John Reinhardt — Story John Stone — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
rescuepuerto ricomurdershootoutwhodunitdaggerprivate detectiveblack stereotypeframed for murderred herringintelligence agentoutlaw gang
Key Collaborators
Herbert I. Leeds Director Peter Milne Screenplay John W. Vandercook Novel George Bricker Story John Reinhardt Story John Stone Producer
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