Disguised as an austrian archaeologist, moto helps unearth the priceless crown of the legendary queen of sheba and sans disguise defends it from a variety of thugs and criminals. Moto has himself imprisoned on devils island so he can help his cellmate escape and thereby get the goods on a gang of international killers. The japanese detective peter lorre and an undercover woman rochelle hudson use a high priests ammo to stop him. Moto, a detective and lee chan, a student, to a prizefight between bill steele dick baldwin and frank stanton russ clark, where the winner will take on the champion, biff moran. Moto who is a monkey undertakes the demented quest of traversing the entire alphabet, from a to z, seeing one animal for each letter. Rochelle hudson as victoria mason and robert kent as marty weston co. Nov, 2017 the kennel murder case full movie william powell mary astor tcc ai color duration. Moto works for private organizations such as the diamond syndicate danger island as well as for world governments mr. Its release was delayed until after production of thank you, mr. He is known for his close relationship to the chinese royal family.
But its an action packed journey full of mischief and exotic animals. Moto takes a chance 1938 out of 4 fourth and so far least entertaining film in the series has mr. While still enjoyable, it is a noticeable drop in quality from the previous films think fast mr. Moto series, a beautiful young aviatrix on a secret diplomatic mission crashlands in a remote indochinese jungle. All available for the first time on dvd plus the mr.
Moto series, a beautiful young aviatrix on a secret diplomatic mission crashlands in a remote indochinese jungle province ruled by a despotic potentate. Moto 1938 had peter lorre hopping around many scenes like a bullfrog via the acrobatics of harvey parry peter lorre in mr. There are 6 books in the series, although some have been published under more than one title. Moto takes a vacations extras include moto is missing, an 18minute thumbnail sketch of japanese militarism before, during, and after the moto series, and how lorres increasing dissatisfaction with the character, falling profits, and growing antijapanese sentiment in the two years prior to their attack on pearl harbor all contributed to. Motos last warning, 1939, directed by norman foster, with peter lorre, ricardo cortez, virginia field, at turner classic movies. Moto is in french indochina masquerading as an archeologist. Moto takes a vacation 1939 was the last of the 20th century fox mr. Instead of the oriental flavor that adds spice and mystery to the first two films, mr moto takes a. The plot is a mixture of poison darts, ancient temples, mysterious maps, and political intrigue. In san francisco, policeman lieutenant riggs harold huber takes mr. Moto solves mysteries caused by a gang of smugglers.
Moto takes a chance, was released on dvd in 2006 by 20th century fox as part of the mr. Moto film series, with lionel atwill and joseph schildkraut and g. Moto series of films the film was based on the novel murder in trinidad, but the setting was moved to puerto rico. Moto, which was not his real name in the novels, but an alias, or more precisely, they liked the notion of a japanese involved in solving crimes, so they used the name mr. Moto takes a chance 1938 norman foster on allmovie in this fourth of 20th centuryfoxs mr. Moto takes a chance finds moto undercover in thailand as an archaeologist, actually undercover under two false identities. It was based on the novel of the same name by the detectives creator, john p. On a freighter going from san francisco to shanghai mr. Almost all of the actors and actresses in this episode had passed away in real life in their 40s and 50s see more. Moto travels to a jungle in south east asia to break up a gang of revolutionaries plotting against the rajah. In this film, peter lorre makes his fifth appearance as j. He is aided by an archaeologist who is looking for cleopatras crown in egypt.
It is best remembered for originating as a movie in the charlie chan series and being changed to a mr moto entry at the last minute. Young wilson hitchings has recently moved to shanghai to learn the running and management of hitchings bank, from his uncle. Moto, although it was the second one actually filmed, following think fast, mr. Ive only seen one of the mr moto films and its an engaging mixture of crime and espionage. Mr moto in mr moto takes a chance 1938 peter lorre. Moto poses as an ineffectual archaeologist and a venerable holy man with mystical powers to help foil two insurgencies against the government. The plot involves seven ancient scrolls from the time of genghis khan that, when placed together, reveal the location of. Moto battles murderous treasure hunters for priceless ancient scrolls which reveal the location of the longlost tomb of genghis khan. Mr moto in mr moto takes a chance 1938 peter lorre youtube. Moto collection, volume two, albeit as a dvd extra. Moto, changed his character greatly, gave the film role to peter lorre who is fascinating as mr. This film would introduce the worst element of later moto filmsthe idiot sidekick. Moto takes a chance is the fourth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. The 1930s film industry liked marquands novels about a japanese spy called mr.
With peter lorre, joseph schildkraut, lionel atwill, virginia field. Huntley, as archie featherstone, in supporting roles. That station 19 season 3 finale twist will shake things up. Moto finds himself deep in the darkest jungles of asia, where the excavation of a local temple unearths a massive cache of weapons and explosives compelling mr.
Why he has chosen to spend his day this way is a mystery, especially seeing as he is a monkey. Apr 20, 2012 peter lorres worldfamous detective, mr. The mr moto of your turn, mr moto is a rather different. It is the second in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. Brimming with suspense and bursting with explosive effects. With peter lorre, mary maguire, henry wilcoxon, erik rhodes. Moto takes a chance 1938 directed by norman foster. Moto takes a chance, 1938, directed by norman foster, with peter lorre, rochelle hudson, robert kent, at turner classic movies. Soon a female pilot rochelle hudson crash lands as well as two reporters all of whom are about to witness a high priest perhaps commit a murder.
Fox lists films for next season new york times 2 june 1937. Moto takes a chance approved 1h 3min crime, drama, mystery 24 june 1938 usa in the jungle near angkor wat in cambodia, mr. Moto peter lorre doing some work in the jungles of cambodia. This series, along with the early charlie chans, are the restored versions some of. Foxs wonderful growing line of boxed sets of bmovie mystery series continues with the mr. Moto takes a chance 1938 the japanese detective peter lorre and an undercover woman rochelle hudson use a high priests ammo to stop him. Moto collection, volume two which includes the third, sixth, seventh and eighth films in that series mr. Moto takes a vacation, was released on dvd in 2007 by 20th century fox as part of the mr. Beautiful aviatrix victoria mason teams up with mr.
Moto violates several standards of political correctness. Moto collection volume 1 dvd, 2006, 4disc set for sale. Motos last warning he works sidebyside with british secret service agents and in mr. Moto s gamble, this was originally intended as a charlie chan film. Moto series starring peter lorre as the title character. With peter lorre, virginia field, thomas beck, sig ruman. Leeds and starring peter lorre, jean hersholt and amanda duff. Hastings mystery theater mr moto takes a chance 1938. Moto takes a chance but only when it is in japans interests.
Radio talent of the era was in abundance throughout the series. Moto follows archaeologist howard stevens, who has just discovered the crown of the queen of sheba, on his voyage. Marquands resourceful and unfailingly polite japanese detective. This eighth and final entry in 20th centuryfoxs mr. Moto is an inscrutable detective, a master of martial arts and an astute observer of human nature the perfect detective. Moto takes a chance 1938 peter lorre and chick chandler in mr. Your turn, mr moto, published in 1936, was the first of john p. This time moto is called in by scotland yard to thwart a vicious gang of.
The japanese detective and an undercover woman use a high priests ammo to stop him. Moto takes a chance dvd manufactured on demand, full frame, ntsc format at. Moto is the 3rd book in the series and was originally published in 1937. Moto takes a chance manufactured on demand, full frame. Its safety is in doubt as many criminals want the crown an international.
Moto series that cast the austrian peter lorre as the japanese detective known as mr. Moto o join with a beautiful and mysterious aviatrix. Moto series, but because its so slow early on its lukewarm. Mr moto takes a vacation 1939 is a norman fosterdirected entry in the mr. As a member of the international police, he garners respect from local police around the world. Moto takes a vacation and as a dvd extra the return of mr. A young and handsome archaeologist discovers the crown of the queen of sheba, and returns with it to a san francisco museum where it is put on display. Disguised as an austrian archaeologist, moto helps unearth the priceless crown of the. The kennel murder case full movie william powell mary astor tcc ai color duration. Moto in south east asia to uncover a murderous village high priest who is trying to overthrow the ruling. Peter lorre full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Hoping to unmask the psychotic jewel thief known as metaxa, detective mr. Moto is after a robber who takes the royal jewels from the tower of london. While moto did get to use judo, this one was a bit of an oddball, but entertaining in its own right.
Jun 08, 20 while moto did get to use judo, this one was a bit of an oddball, but entertaining in its own right. Moto takes a chance 1938 20th century fox for sale when globe hopping aviatrix victoria mason reaches the small kingdom of tong moi, above siam, she throws a flare into the rear of her plane and parachutes to safety before the plane crashes in flames. However, the fight is fixed and gangster nick crowder douglas fowley bets big money that stanton wont make it to the fifth round. Moto, was released on dvd in 2007 by 20th century fox as part of the mr. The resulting series, mr moto, is now brought to you in two box sets, beautifully restored, at a bargain price. Moto film takes place in the northern chinese city of peiping, an isolated but strangely westernized city. Motos gamble, this was originally intended as a charlie chan film. Moto takes a chance he is spying for an unknown government agency. Mr moto is better remembered today from the film series with peter lorre as the japanese master detective. Huntley, as archie featherstone, in supporting roles this was the last mr. Moto takes a chance 1938 on a mission to unmask the leader of a military uprising in tong moi. Moto in danger island is a 1939 american mystery film directed by herbert i. Moto takes a vacation all 1939 as well as the abortive effort to revive the series, the return of mr.
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