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20th Century Fox presents

Mysterious Mr. Moto

directed by Norman Foster

“Peter Lorre gives you your greatest thrill”

19381h 2mNRMystery

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20th Century Fox presents

Mysterious Mr. Moto

directed by Norman Foster

“Peter Lorre gives you your greatest thrill”

19381h 2mNRMystery

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§ Synopsis

Mystery · Thriller · Crime

The Japanese detective rounds up a league of assassins for Scotland Yard.

§ Keywords

what it's about

london, england undercover judo police officer radio series mr. moto jujitsu

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Screenplay

Philip MacDonald

Cinematography

Music

Charles Maxwell

§ Cast

8 of 24

Peter Lorre

Mary Maguire

Henry Wilcoxon

as Anton Darvak

Erik Rhodes

as David Scott-Frensham

Leon Ames

as Paul Brissac

Forrester Harvey

Forrester Harvey

as George Higgins

Frederick Vogeding

Frederick Vogeding

as Gottfried Brujo

Lester Matthews

Lester Matthews

as Sir Charles Murchison

§ Mr. Moto

part of the collection

Think Fast, Mr. Moto

Think Fast, Mr. Moto

1937

Thank You, Mr. Moto

Thank You, Mr. Moto

1937

Mr. Moto's Gamble

Mr. Moto's Gamble

1938

Mr. Moto Takes a Chance

Mr. Moto Takes a Chance

1938

Mr. Moto's Last Warning

Mr. Moto's Last Warning

1939

Mr. Moto in Danger Island

Mr. Moto in Danger Island

1939

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

1939

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