Mr. Moto in Danger Island
“HUNTED BY THE POLICE!...STALKED BY A KILLER!”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Grace Hayle
Mrs. Brown
Edwin Stanley
Doctor at Hospital
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Milne
- Original Title
- Mr. Moto in Danger Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert I. Leeds
Peter Milne, John W. Vandercook, John P. Marquand, George Bricker, John Reinhardt
John Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert I. Leeds
Director
Peter Milne
Screenplay
John Stone
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 boss who has inside knowledge of the ensuing investigation.
Who directed Mr. Moto in Danger Island?
Mr. Moto in Danger Island was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
Who stars in Mr. Moto in Danger Island?
The principal cast of Mr. Moto in Danger Island includes Peter Lorre, Warren Hymer, Amanda Duff, Robert Lowery, Leon Ames.
When was Mr. Moto in Danger Island released and how long is it?
Mr. Moto in Danger Island was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Is Mr. Moto in Danger Island based on a book or true story?
Mr. Moto in Danger Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John W. Vandercook", Characters: "John P. Marquand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Moto in Danger Island?
Mr. Moto in Danger Island holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).