Moto film takes place in the northern chinese city of peiping, an isolated but strangely westernized city. Moto takes a chance is the fourth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. Moto takes a chance 1938 peter lorre, rochelle hudson, robert kent, and al kikume in mr. Moto is on the special assignment to destroy a stockpile of weapons and ammunition, which is intended for a revolt. Moto takes a chance finds moto undercover in thailand as an archaeologist, actually undercover under two false identities. Moto, although it was the second one actually filmed, following think fast, mr. This time moto is called in by scotland yard to thwart a vicious gang of international assassins.
Moto, who goes undercover to devils island in his investigation of the league of assassins. The plot involves seven ancient scrolls from the time of genghis khan that, when placed together, reveal the location of. Moto 1937 was a stronger followup to think fast, mr. Best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comic con new york comic con sundance toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Moto has been portrayed as an international law enforcement agent. Moto series is unusual because it is largely the work of one filmmaker, norman foster, who directed six of the eight films in the series and contributed to the screenplays of several. Released as the fourth film in the moto series, this was actually the second one filmed. Peter lorre, rochelle hudson, robert kent, and al kikume in mr. Moto series starring peter lorre as the title character. Moto takes a chance filmed in july but it would not come out until after the other three films. Its release was delayed until after production of thank you, mr. Marquand, from an original screenplay by philip macdonald and norman foster it was originally known as mysterious mr. Marquand, and an original story by norman foster and. Moto takes a chance 1938 directed by norman foster.
Moto is in french indochina masquerading as an archeologist. Moto takes a chance 1938 trailer by drunkleorpheus. Moto works for private organizations such as the diamond syndicate danger island as well as for world governments mr. The kennel murder case full movie william powell mary astor tcc ai color duration. Moto 1937 than this and, as a result, takes a chance was ultimately released in the summer of 1938, following mr. Marquand, from an original screenplay by philip macdonald and norman foster.
Moto takes a chance 1938 the japanese detective peter lorre and an undercover woman rochelle hudson use a high priests ammo to stop him. This time he must fight off countless bad guys who are trying to steal a priceless crowd previously owned by the queen of sheba. Moto takes a chance 1938 letterboxd your life in film. The second moto film actually shot was look out mr moto which became mr. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Moto, although it was the second one actually filmed, following think. All available for the first time on dvd plus the mr. Moto takes a chance 1938 nr 06241938 us drama, thriller, crime, mystery 1h.
Moto is a 1937 film directed by norman foster and featuring a mysterious. Moto takes a c hance is the fourth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. Brimming with suspense and bursting with explosive effects. Moto takes a chance 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Moto takes a chance is packed with enough trapdoors, poison air guns, hidden passages, machine guns, carrier pigeons, bolo knives and jungle beasts variety to keep you glued to your seat till the credits roll. Nov, 2017 mr moto in mr motos last warning 1939 peter lorre. Fans of film noir, mystery and crime thrillers ha a ne. This time moto is called in by scotland yard to thwart a vicious gang of. As a member of the international police, he garners respect from local police around the world. Moto takes a chance 1938 starring peter lorre and rochelle hudson on dvd and bluray. Here in the cambodian jungle where peter lorre is disguised as a joda like guru.
Moto takes a chance 1938 20th century fox for sale. Marquand and not much like the fictional chinese detective charlie chan a much more benevolent and likable character. Jun 08, 20 while moto did get to use judo, this one was a bit of an oddball, but entertaining in its own right. Nov, 2017 the kennel murder case full movie william powell mary astor tcc ai color duration. Moto and mr moto s gamble the film is based on the character of mr. Motos last warning is the sixth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. Mr moto in mr motos last warning 1939 peter lorre youtube. 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. Greece transliterated isolatin1 title o mister moto kataskopos. Heartsexplore idea listsexplore showroomdiscovertake the home style quiz. Moto takes a chance 1938 norman foster on allmovie in this fourth of 20th centuryfoxs mr. Moto movies include eight motion pictures starring peter lorre as moto between 1937 and 1939.
Moto travels to a jungle in south east asia to break up a gang of revolutionaries plotting against the rajah. Moto takes a chance but only when it is in japans interests. Mr moto in mysterious mr moto 1938 peter lorre youtube. Mr moto in mr moto takes a chance 1938 peter lorre youtube. 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. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime. Moto spy tales, but he was also the author of a dozen other books and won a pulitzer prize for his satire the late george apley, published in 1937. The japanese detective peter lorre and an undercover woman rochelle hudson use a high priests ammo to stop him. Moto the film is an original story featuring the character created by john p. Moto series, a beautiful young aviatrix on a secret diplomatic mission crashlands in a. Moto takes a vacation 1939 out of 4 eighth and final entry in foxs original series once again finds peter lorre in the role of mr. Moto are unlike his portrayal in the marquand novels, where he is a japanese spy. Moto takes a chance 1938 out of 4 fourth and so far least entertaining film in the series has mr.
Mr moto takes a vacation 1939 is a norman fosterdirected entry in the mr. Moto is a fictional japanese secret agent created by the american author john p. Moto, produced in 1938 by twentieth century fox, is the fifth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. Moto series, a beautiful young aviatrix on a secret diplomatic mission crashlands in a remote indochinese jungle province. Although norman foster was slated to direct all of the films in the mr. Hastings mystery theater mr moto takes a chance 1938. In june 1937 fox said the first three movies in the series would be think fast, mr moto, thank you mr moto and mr motos gamble. Moto poses as an ineffectual archaeologist and a venerable holy man with mystical powers to help foil two insurgencies against the government. Kentaro moto is a fictional japanese secret agent created by the american author john p. Moto poses as an ineffectual archaeologist and a venerable holy man with mystical powers to help foil two insurgencies against the. Moto and mr motos gamble the film is based on the character of mr.
Moto peter lorre doing some work in the jungles of cambodia. Moto film series, with lionel atwill and joseph schildkraut and g. To infiltrate the gang, moto poses as a devils island inmate and escapes with one of the killers. Marquands bestselling book series hit the big screen, he infused the genre with an exotic flare it hadnt previously known. Moto 1937 is the highest rated movie while the return of mr. Berlin this book was written to fill a voida reference bible for mr. Fox home video has released a box set of the first four mr. 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. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. An almost complete list of both the psychotronic video guide and the. Moto peter lorre is undercover working as a japanese archeologist studying ruins in cambodia. Moto poses as an ineffectual archaeologist and a venerable. While moto did get to use judo, this one was a bit of an oddball, but entertaining in its own right.
Fans of film noir, mystery and crime thrillers ha a new hero. The adventures of sherlock holmes 1939 full movie holmes vs moriarty basil. Moto takes a chance, 1938, directed by norman foster, with peter lorre, rochelle hudson, robert kent, at turner classic movies. This film would introduce the worst element of later moto filmsthe idiot sidekick.
But once the plot thickens its all leaps, machine guns and ruthless killing. May 14, 2012 brimming with suspense and bursting with explosive effects. Moto, the nononsense martial artssavvy japanese detective inspired by j. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The complete collection 8 movies on 4 dvds when mr. Henry silva had the part in the ninth film in 1965. Huntley, as archie featherstone, in supporting roles. Mr moto in mr moto takes a vacation 1939 peter lorre youtube. Moto takes a chance using carrier pigeons to stay in touch with the authorities. These include eight motion pictures starring peter lorre between 1937 and 1939, 23 radio shows starring james monk broadcast in 1951, a 1965 film starring henry silva, and a 2003 comic book produced by moonstone books. See more ideas about charlie chan, movies and old movies. In this film, peter lorre makes his fifth appearance as j.
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