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Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939)

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HUNTED BY THE POLICE!...STALKED BY A KILLER!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Herbert I. Leeds
  • Profile picture of Peter Lorre
    Kentaro Moto Peter Lorre
  • Profile picture of Warren Hymer
    Twister McGurk Warren Hymer
  • Profile picture of Amanda Duff
    Joan Castle Amanda Duff
  • Profile picture of Robert Lowery
    Lt. George Bentley Robert Lowery
  • Profile picture of Leon Ames
    Commissioner Madero Leon Ames
  • Profile picture of Jean Hersholt
    Mr. Sutter Jean Hersholt
  • Profile picture of Douglass Dumbrille
    Comdr. La Costa Douglass Dumbrille
  • Profile picture of Richard Lane
    Police Commissioner Gordon Richard Lane

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