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…
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.
Top 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
Eddie Marr
Capt. Dahlen
Harry Woods
Grant
Ward Bond
Sailor Sam - Wrestler
Neely Edwards
Moore - Governor's Aide
Renie Riano
Librarian
Willie Best
Launch Pilot
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FAQ 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…
When was Mr. Moto in Danger Island released?
Mr. Moto in Danger Island was released in 1939.
What genres does Mr. Moto in Danger Island belong to?
Mr. Moto in Danger Island is categorised as Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action.
Who stars in Mr. Moto in Danger Island?
The cast of Mr. Moto in Danger Island includes Peter Lorre, Warren Hymer, Amanda Duff, Robert Lowery, Leon Ames.