Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939): Cast
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation is a 1939 crime thriller directed by Norman Foster, starring Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto, Lionel Atwill and Victor Wong. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 5m (65 min)
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation About?
The premise of Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation without spoilers.
Mr. Moto finds himself in an ancient Egyptian tomb, launching his strangest crime adventure. He must stop a mastermind intent on stealing the priceless Queen of Sheba’s crown. When the treasure is shipped to America, Moto races against time to expose the ruthless thief willing to murder to claim it.
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- man wears eyeglasses
- caucasian actor plays an asian character
- queen of sheba
- museum
- disguise
- showdown
- fistfight
- brawl
- disarming someone
- chase
- judo throw
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- judo
- martial arts master
- martial artist
- detective
- tough guy
- action hero
- hero
- san francisco california
- whodunit
- thunderstorm
- stabbed to death
- stabbed in the back
- silly ass englishman
- security guard
- secretary
- sea voyage
- red herring
- police
- ocean liner
- murder
- mummy
- master criminal
- martial arts
- jujitsu
- honolulu hawaii
- fireworks
- excavation
- egypt
- double cross
- detective series
- curator
- cruise ship
- clue
- chinese restaurant
- chinatown
- burglar alarm
- brat
- black stereotype
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation Cast & Characters
Peter Lorre leads the cast as Mr. Moto, with Lionel Atwill as Prof. Roger Chauncey Hildebrand and Victor Wong as Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited). Directed by Norman Foster; 50 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Foster
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Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto -
Lionel Atwill as Prof. Roger Chauncey Hildebrand -
Victor Wong as Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited) - Sam Harris as Professor (uncredited)
Also Starring in Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
· 46 more- Lee Phelps Police Guard (uncredited)
- George Chandler Cameraman (uncredited)
- Harry Strang Museum Guard O'Hara
- Bert Moorhouse Reporter (uncredited)
- Gino Corrado Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited)
- Cyril Ring Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited)
- Lester Dorr Reporter (uncredited)
- Stanley Blystone Ship's Captain (uncredited)
- James Conaty Ship Passenger (uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn Police Guard (uncredited)
- Brooks Benedict Gangster (uncredited)
- Pat O’Malley Police Guard (uncredited)
- Hank Mann Minor Role (uncredited)
- Eric Wilton Archaeology Professor (uncredited)
- Leyland Hodgson Ship's Waiter (uncredited)
- Jack Gargan Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited)
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- Willie Best Driver (uncredited)
- William Gould Police Captain (uncredited)
- Eric Mayne Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited)
- Morgan Wallace David Perez
- John Davidson Prince Suleid
- Anthony Warde Joe Rubla
- David Newell Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited)
- Jimmy Aubrey Bum (uncredited)
- John Bleifer Wendling
- Bobby Hale Steward (uncredited)
- Victor Varconi Paul Borodoff
- Virginia Field Eleanor Kirke
- Jack Rube Clifford Sergeant on Motorcycle (uncredited)
- Joseph Schildkraut Hendrik Manderson
- Sam Hayes Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Isabel La Mal Matronly Woman (uncredited)
- Robert Winkler Boy on Ship (uncredited)
- Beal Wong Chinese Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- G.P. Huntley Archie Featherstone
- Carol Adams Minor Role (uncredited)
- Sydney Jarvis Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited)
- Chick Collins Driver of Armored Car (uncredited)
- John 'Dusty' King Howard Stevens
- Jay Ward Benny the Bellhop (uncredited)
- Tom O'Grady Husband (uncredited)
- Iva Stewart Susan French
- Jadin Wong Dancer (uncredited)
- Eddie Abdo Arabian Officer (uncredited)
- Iris Wong Waitress (uncredited)
- Honorable Wu Wong
More from Norman Foster
More films directed by Norman Foster: The Deathhead Virgin, The Green Hornet, Brighty of the Grand Canyon and Indian Paint.
Cars in Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
15 cars on screen, including the 1931 Cadillac Series 355 and the 1928 Ford Model A.
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1931 Cadillac Series 355 Important role -
1928 Ford Model A Important role -
1934 Buick Series 60 Minor role -
1936 Cadillac Minor role
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Movies Like Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mr. Moto Takes a Chance, Mr. Moto in Danger Island and Mr. Moto’s Last Warning.
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Mr. Moto Takes a Chance 1938 -
Mr. Moto in Danger Island 1939 -
Mr. Moto’s Last Warning 1939 -
Think Fast, Mr. Moto 1937 -
Mr. Moto’s Gamble 1938 -
The Return of Mr. Moto 1965 -
Mysterious Mr. Moto 1938 -
Thank You, Mr. Moto 1937 -
Our Man in Marrakesh 1966 -
The Mysterious Mr. M 1946 -
Requiem for a Secret Agent 1966 -
A Strange Adventure 1956
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).
When was Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation released?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation was released on July 7, 1939.
Who directed Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation was directed by Norman Foster.
More films by Norman Foster Who is in the cast of Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation stars Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto, Lionel Atwill as Prof. Roger Chauncey Hildebrand and Victor Wong as Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited), among 50 credited actors.
Does Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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