Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939)

Dir: Herbert I. Leeds Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller stars 3

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Mr. Moto in Danger Island is an American thriller film first released in 1939, directed by Herbert I. Leeds. The film is based on a novel by John W. Vandercook and stars Peter Lorre, Jean Hersholt, Amanda Duff, Warren Hymer and Richard Lane. It has also been released under the title: Charlie Chan in Trinidad. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Herbert I. Leeds
Script: John W. Vandercook (novel), John P. Marquand, George Bricker, John Reinhardt, Peter Milne
Photo: Lucien N. Andriot
Music: Harry Akst, Samuel Kaylin
Cast: Peter Lorre (Kentaro Moto), Jean Hersholt (Mr. Sutter), Amanda Duff (Joan Castle), Warren Hymer (Twister McGurk), Richard Lane (Commissioner Gordon), Leon Ames (Commissioner Madero), Douglass Dumbrille (Cmdr. La Costa), Charles D. Brown (Col. Tom Castle), Paul Harvey (Governor John Bentley), Robert Lowery (Lt. George Bentley), Eddie Marr (Capt. Dahlen), Harry Woods (Grant – Pirate Henchman), Willie Best (Launch Pilot), Ward Bond (Sailor Sam – Wrestler), Walter Deming (Drunk), Lester Dorr (Real Ambulance Intern), Donald Douglas (Ship’s Officer – Fight Referee), Ralph Dunn (Cop with McGurk), Juan Duval (Carlos – Butler), Neely Edwards (Governor’s Aide), Harold Goodwin (Ship Dispatch Officer), Grace Hayle (Mrs. Brown), Oscar ’Dutch’ Hendrian (Sailor at Wrestling Match), Selmer Jackson (Doctor), Edward Keane (Washington Official), Al Kikume (Sergeant holding McGurk at the Garage), Louis Mercier (Hotel Valet), Lucille Miller (Flirt at Dance), Renie Riano (Librarian), Jack Stoney (Henchman disguised as Ambulance Attendant), Harry Strang (Henchman disguised as Ambulance Attendant), Max Wagner (Sailor at Wrestling Match), Ray Walker (Real Ambulance Intern)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 64 min; B&W
Aka: Charlie Chan in Trinidad; Danger Island; Mr. Moto in Trinidad; Mr. Moto on Danger Island

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