Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
“ONLY MOTO WOULD CALL IT A VACATION! In an ancient, foreboding tomb alive with death he embarks on his strangest crime adventure!”
Synopsis
Mr. Moto is in Egypt to thwart a criminal mastermind determined to steal the priceless crown of the Queen of Sheba. When the precious treasure is transported to America, Mr. Moto must race against time to unmask the cunning thief who will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get what he wants.
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Top Cast
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Peter Lorre
Mr. Moto
Joseph Schildkraut
Hendrik Manderson
Lionel Atwill
Prof. Roger Chauncey Hildebrand
Virginia Field
Eleanor Kirke
John 'Dusty' King
Howard Stevens
Iva Stewart
Susan French
G.P. Huntley
Archie Featherstone
Victor Varconi
Paul Borodoff
John Bleifer
Wendling
Honorable Wu
Wong
Morgan Wallace
David Perez
Anthony Warde
Joe Rubla
Harry Strang
Museum Guard O'Hara
John Davidson
Prince Suleid
Eddie Abdo
Arabian Officer (uncredited)
Carol Adams
Minor Role (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Bum (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Gangster (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 7, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip MacDonald, Norman Foster
- Original Title
- Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Philip MacDonald, Norman Foster, John P. Marquand
Charles G. Clarke
Norman Colbert
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Foster
Director
Philip MacDonald
Screenplay
Norman Foster
Screenplay
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Norman Colbert
Editor
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 Takes a Vacation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation about?
Mr. Moto is in Egypt to thwart a criminal mastermind determined to steal the priceless crown of the Queen of Sheba. When the precious treasure is transported to America, Mr. Moto must race against time to unmask the cunning thief who will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get what he wants.
Who directed Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
The principal cast of Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation includes Peter Lorre, Joseph Schildkraut, Lionel Atwill, Virginia Field, John 'Dusty' King.
When was Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation released and how long is it?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation based on a book or true story?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John P. Marquand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).