

Mr. Moto in Danger Island
1939-04-07 · 64 min · ★ 6.7
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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- Directors
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Peter LorreKentaro Moto
Warren HymerTwister McGurk
Amanda DuffJoan Castle
Robert LoweryLt. George Bentley
Leon AmesCommissioner Madero
Jean HersholtMr. Sutter
Douglass DumbrilleComdr. La Costa
Richard LanePolice Commissioner Gordon
Charles D. BrownCapt. Thomas Castle
Paul HarveyGov. John Bentley
Eddie MarrCapt. Dahlen
Harry WoodsGrant
Ward BondSailor Sam - Wrestler
Neely EdwardsMoore - Governor's Aide
Renie RianoLibrarian
Willie BestLaunch Pilot
Grace HayleMrs. Brown
Edwin StanleyDoctor at Hospital
Lester DorrReal Ambulance InternTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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