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.
Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939) is a crime, mystery, thriller and action film directed by Herbert I. Leeds, released on April 7, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Peter Lorre, Warren Hymer, Amanda Duff and Robert Lowery. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
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
Douglass Dumbrille
as Comdr. La Costa
Richard Lane
as Police Commissioner Gordon
Charles D. Brown
as Capt. Thomas Castle
Paul Harvey
as Gov. John Bentley
Eddie Marr
as Capt. Dahlen
Harry Woods
as Grant
Directed by Herbert I. Leeds, written by George Bricker, John Reinhardt and John P. Marquand, produced by John Stone.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 23 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on June 22, 2022
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The main cast of Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939) includes Peter Lorre, Warren Hymer, Amanda Duff, Robert Lowery and Leon Ames. The film was directed by Herbert I. Leeds. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Mr. Moto in Danger Island was released on April 7, 1939 and runs for 1h 4m.
Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
