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Mr. Moto in Danger Island

1939 · 64 min

A brisk, twisty old-fashioned mystery with a sly detective, comic sidekick, and exotic island danger.

Directed by
Herbert I. Leeds
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Tagline
HUNTED BY THE POLICE!...STALKED BY A KILLER!
Overview
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.
How it feels
Tense, light and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Mystery, crime, deception, justice
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Herbert I. Leeds
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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Mr. Moto Collection

  1. Thank You, Mr. MotoMovie · 1937
  2. Think Fast, Mr. MotoMovie · 1937
  3. Mr. Moto's GambleMovie · 1938
  4. Mr. Moto Takes a ChanceMovie · 1938
  5. Mysterious Mr. MotoMovie · 1938
  6. Mr. Moto in Danger IslandMovie · 1939 This title
  7. Mr. Moto's Last WarningMovie · 1939
  8. Mr. Moto Takes a VacationMovie · 1939

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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour5
Realism6
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight3

Cast

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Details

Genres
crime, mystery, thriller, action
Directed by
Herbert I. Leeds
Written by
Peter Milne
Starring
Peter Lorre, Warren Hymer, Amanda Duff, Robert Lowery, Leon Ames, Jean Hersholt, Douglass Dumbrille, Richard Lane
Runtime
64 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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