Mr. Moto in Danger Island
| Mr. Moto in Danger Island | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Herbert I. Leeds |
| Produced by | John Stone |
| Written by |
Peter Milne John Reinhardt George Bricker Jack Jungmeyer Edith Skouras |
| Based on |
Murder in Trinidad 1933 novel by John W. Vandercook characters by John P. Marquand |
| Starring |
Peter Lorre Jean Hersholt Amanda Duff Warren Hymer |
| Music by | Samuel Kaylin |
| Cinematography | Lucien N. Andriot |
| Edited by | Harry Reynolds |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release dates | April 7, 1939 |
Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Mr. Moto in Danger Island is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Herbert I. Leeds and starring Peter Lorre, Jean Hersholt and Amanda Duff. It is part of the Mr. Moto series of films.[1]
The film was based on the novel Murder in Trinidad, but the setting was moved to Puerto Rico.[2]
Plot
Mr Moto arrives in Puerto Rico to investigate the murder of an American agent and uncovers a smuggling ring.
Main cast
- Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto
- Jean Hersholt as Sutter
- Amanda Duff as Joan Castle
- Warren Hymer as Twister McGurk
- Richard Lane as Commissioner Gordon
- Leon Ames as Commissioner Madero
- Douglass Dumbrille as La Costa
- Charles D. Brown as Col. Thomas Castle
- Paul Harvey as Gov. John Bentley
- Robert Lowery as Lt. George Bentley
- Eddie Marr as Capt. Dahlen
- Harry Woods as Grant
Production
The novel Murder in Trinidad has been filmed in 1934 starring Nigel Bruce. It was then adapted as a Charlie Chan film before being converted into a Moto story.
It was also known as Mr Moto in Trinidad, Mr Moto in Puerto Rico, and Mr Moto in Terror Island.
Filming started 25 November 1938.[3]
Reception
The new York Times said the film has "some humour... a bit of action, but little suspense."[4]
Home Video Release
This film, along with Mr. Moto's Gamble, Mr. Moto's Last Warning, Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation and (as a DVD extra) The Return of Mr. Moto, was released on DVD in 2007 by 20th Century Fox as part of The Mr. Moto Collection, Volume Two.
References
- ↑ Backer p.295
- ↑ Backer p.297
- ↑ SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: RKO and United Artists Seek Anna Neagle--Metro Plans Remake of 'Desert Song' NEW ROLE FOR MISS FAYE Slated for 'Life of William Tell'--Goldwyn Prepares to Film 'Beach Boy' Plans for Alice Faye Coast Scripts Of Local Origin Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 22 Nov 1938: 26
- ↑ THE SCREEN: 'Concentration Camp' Opens at Waldorf Theatre-- 'Mr. Moto in Danger Island' at the Central At the Teatro Hispano At the Central New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 20 Mar 1939: 18.
Bibliography
- Backer, Ron. Mystery Movie Series of 1930s Hollywood. McFarland, 2012.
External links
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island at the Internet Movie Database
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island at AllMovie
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island at the TCM Movie Database
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island at the American Film Institute Catalog
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