Nearly 30 years after the last mr moto movie with peter lorre some british. Moto ceased in 1939 and explained that the film industry liked the mr. This film would introduce the worst element of later moto filmsthe idiot sidekick. Moto, although it was the second one actually filmed, following think fast, mr.
Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Moto 1938 starring peter lorre and henry wilcoxon on dvd and bluray. And its none other then the great peter lorre that gets to be apart of this franchise for 8 movies between 19371939. It is the second in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. The film is somewhat confusing in spots, but generally a rousing success of creating an endearing screen character that went on to make several more films. Moto, the nononsense martial artssavvy japanese detective inspired by j. Leeds and starring peter lorre, jean hersholt and amanda duff. Moto approved 1h 2min crime, drama, mystery 14 october 1938 usa mr. Moto peter lorre, in his second film adventure for twentieth century fox, is on the hunt for a rare scroll painting, one of seven that together hold the key to where in the gobi desert lies the lost tomb of genghis khan. Moto films made in 1938, after the two made in 1937 and the first two of 1938, mr. The first film of 20th century foxs charlie chan copy mr.
Three actors with unusual stories mary maguire, who became engaged to a gentleman fascist the following year. Marquand initially created the character for the saturday evening post, which was seeking stories with an asian hero after the death of charlie chan s creator earl derr biggers. Moto 1938, the gary cooper adventure the adventures of marco polo 1938 and the peter lorre mystery mr. Huntley, as archie featherstone, in supporting roles.
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 lorre is again incognito as japanese assassin ito matsuka in the french penal colony of devils island. He also appeared in the comedy kelly the second 1936 with patsy kelly. Moto, 1938, directed by norman foster, with peter lorre, mary maguire, henry wilcoxon, at turner classic movies. Mr moto in mysterious mr moto 1938 peter lorre youtube. Moto series of films the film was based on the novel murder in trinidad, but the setting was moved to puerto rico. In this film, peter lorre makes his fifth appearance as j. Motos last warning delocalising the japanese sleuth to the exotic locale of port said and pitting him against a ring of spies for a foreign country intent on sabotaging relation of france and great britain by planting bombs into the suez canal to damage their fleets. 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 also known as mr moto and the persian oil case is a 1965 british crime film directed by ernest morris and starring henry silva, terence longdon, and suzanne lloyd. Its release was delayed until after production of thank you, mr.
Moto 1938 posing as a japanese murderer, moto escapes from devils island with a member of the league of assassins to find out not only who is their next victim but to identify the mysterious man at the top. Moto takes a chance finds moto undercover in thailand as an archaeologist, actually undercover under two false identities. Mr moto in mr moto takes a chance 1938 peter lorre mark farmer. Marquands bestselling book series hit the big screen, he infused the genre with an exotic flare it hadnt previously known. Moto film series, with lionel atwill and joseph schildkraut and g. According to information in the twentieth centuryfox records of the legal department at the ucla theater arts library, twenty feet of stock footage entitled chase through devils island was purchased from columbia pictures for use in this film. Marquand, from an original screenplay by philip macdonald and norman foster. 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. Its all true was never completed, but a documentary about the project.
Marquand, and an original story by norman foster and. Moto battles murderous treasure hunters for priceless ancient scrolls which reveal the location of the longlost tomb of genghis khan. Motos pants are alternately muddy and clean in scenes that take place at the villains camp. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mr moto in mr moto takes a chance 1938 peter lorre by mark farmer. The plot is a mixture of poison darts, ancient temples, mysterious maps, and political intrigue. She is also one of the most beautiful actresses youre ever likely to see. Moto is in french indochina masquerading as an archeologist. Moto 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Motos last warning is the only peter lorre moto film in the public domain. Moto is a fictional japanese secret agent created by the american author john p. It was based on the novel of the same name by the detectives creator, john p. Moto series, based on the works of john marquand, began with think fast, mr. Moto where i explain why the peter lorre films of mr.
Nearing the end of his career, he tackled roles in mysterious mr. All available for the first time on dvd plus the mr. In other films that would be the whole story, but here it is simply continue reading. Variety after orchestrating a daring escape from the infamous devils island prison, an undercover mr. 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.
The complete collection 8 movies on 4 dvds when mr. Moto travels to a jungle in south east asia to break up a gang of revolutionaries plotting against the rajah. Moto, the best of the series, also has the most interesting supporting cast. This time moto is called in by scotland yard to thwart a vicious gang of. Moto fictional character britannica encyclopedia britannica. Moto lorre flees with his cellmate a ruthless murderer to london. Keep an eye on the scenes involving motos second trip into the swamp in the latter half of the film. Moto, fictional japanese detective and secret agent created by american novelist. He appeared in six novels by marquand published between 1935 and 1957.
Moto, the fifth film in the fox series, opens in the jungles of the south caribbean as two men escape from notorious devils island. Aug 25, 2015 explore wesleyadairs board old classic detective movies and flim. Moto, produced in 1938 by twentieth century fox, is the fifth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. Moto in danger island is a 1939 american mystery film directed by herbert i. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Rochelle hudson as victoria mason and robert kent as marty weston costar. The japanese detective peter lorre rounds up a league of assassins for scotland yard. It was originally known as winter garden, meant to be the first title in the series lacking motos name. Mr moto takes a vacation 1939 is a norman fosterdirected entry in the mr. Moto and mr motos gamble the film is based on the character of mr. Moto is an enjoyable b that features everything you could ask for in one of these movies a nice mystery, good action, sets that far exceed the film s limited budgets, exotic and quirky characters, and a sense of fun about the whole thing.
See more ideas about charlie chan, movies and old movies. Moto is an engrossing general federation of womens clubs and thrilling tale of cat and mouse thats played with intensity. Moto, who goes undercover to devils island in his investigation of the league of assassins. Moto 1938 the japanese detective peter lorre rounds up a league of assassins for scotland yard. Mr moto in mysterious mr moto 1938 peter lorre mark farmer. Moto, unlike chan or wong, is oriental yet very western in many ways.
Fans of film noir, mystery and crime thrillers ha a new hero. It was not until 1965 that another actor was given the role of mr. From what ive read here, this part of the movie has ruffled a few feathers as lorre plays the japanese servant in a very stereotypical manner. They rewrote the screenplay and it was completed as a mr moto film. While moto did get to use judo, this one was a bit of an oddball, but entertaining in its own right. Moto, an agent of the international police, leads paul brissac, a frenchman, in. Moto, but interest at that time in the franchise had frittered away and no further mr. With peter lorre, mary maguire, henry wilcoxon, erik rhodes. Mysterious mr moto 1938 detective movies, great films, sci fi fantasy. 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 takes a chance is the fourth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr.
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