Mr. Moto in Danger Island 1939
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
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.
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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Full Cast & Crew... Kentaro Moto
... Twister McGurk
... Joan Castle
... Lt. George Bentley
... Commissioner Madero
... Mr. Sutter
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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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Release Date:
Apr 07, 1939 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 4`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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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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Mr. Moto in Danger Island - Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Directors & Credit Writers
HIL
Herbert I. Leeds... Director
... Assistant Director
Cast
... Kentaro Moto
... Twister McGurk
... Joan Castle
... Lt. George Bentley
... Commissioner Madero
... Mr. Sutter
... Comdr. La Costa
... Police Commissioner Gordon
... Capt. Thomas Castle
... Gov. John Bentley
... Capt. Dahlen
... Grant
... Sailor Sam - Wrestler
... Moore - Governor's Aide
... Librarian
... Launch Pilot
... Mrs. Brown
... Doctor at Hospital
... Drunk
... Real Ambulance Intern
Produced By
JS
John Stone... Producer