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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

1939 · 65 min

A brisk, light-hearted old-fashioned detective caper full of disguises and double-crosses, easy to enjoy without much effort.

Directed by
Norman Foster
Genres
Action, Crime, Mystery
Tagline
ONLY MOTO WOULD CALL IT A VACATION! In an ancient, foreboding tomb alive with death he embarks on his strangest crime adventure!
Overview
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.
How it feels
Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Crime, deception, obsession, mystery
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Norman Foster
Genres
Action, Crime, Mystery
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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
  7. Mr. Moto's Last WarningMovie · 1939
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    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
    Action4
    Horror2
    Humour4
    Realism6
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight2

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    action, crime, mystery, thriller
    Directed by
    Norman Foster
    Written by
    Norman Foster, Philip MacDonald
    Starring
    Peter Lorre, Joseph Schildkraut, Lionel Atwill, Virginia Field, John 'Dusty' King, Iva Stewart, G.P. Huntley, Victor Varconi
    Cinematography
    Charles G. Clarke
    Runtime
    65 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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