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Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937): Cast & Plot

Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937) movie poster

Thank You, Mr. Moto is a 1937 crime thriller directed by Norman Foster, starring Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto, Sig Ruman and Jayne Regan. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.

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Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 7m (67 min)
Director
Norman Foster
Genres
Crime , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
20th Century Fox
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The story

What Is Thank You, Mr. Moto About?

The premise of Thank You, Mr. Moto without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Mr. Moto travels to China in search of seven ancient scrolls that pinpoint Genghis Khan’s hidden tomb, rumored to contain vast treasure. He soon discovers a ruthless gang of thieves also hunting the scrolls. When the villains cross a line, the usually mild‑mannered detective transforms his antiquities hunt into a personal vendetta, determined to bring them to justice.

Thank You, Mr. Moto Themes & Keywords

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  • portuguese art dealer
  • mr. moto series
  • deception
  • damsel in distress
  • protection of ancestor honor
  • psychotronic film
  • caucasian actor plays an asian character
  • scroll
  • map
  • genghis khan
  • treasure
  • tomb
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  • prince
  • mongolia
  • eyeglasses
  • macguffin
  • reference to genghis khan
  • foot chase
  • chase
  • part of series
  • tough guy
  • opening action scene
  • beating
  • knife
  • revolver
  • judo throw
  • judo
  • martial arts master
  • martial arts
  • martial artist
  • fistfight
  • tent
  • hero
  • thief
  • suicide
  • rickshaw
  • promise
  • peking china
  • party
  • painting
  • junk
  • japanese american
  • hotel
  • gobi desert
  • detective
  • dancing
  • cat
  • caravan
  • camel
  • butler
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Cast & crew

Thank You, Mr. Moto Cast & Characters

Peter Lorre leads the cast as Mr. Moto, with Sig Ruman as Colonel Tchernov and Jayne Regan as Eleanor Joyce. Directed by Norman Foster; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Norman Foster

More films directed by Norman Foster: The Deathhead Virgin, The Green Hornet, Brighty of the Grand Canyon and Indian Paint.

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Plot

Thank You, Mr. Moto Plot Summary

What happens in Thank You, Mr. Moto from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the rugged and mysterious Gobi Desert, a caravan comes to a halt for the night, setting the stage for intrigue and danger. During the night, an attempt is made by an unknown figure to steal a valuable scroll by sneaking into a tent. However, Peter Lorre portraying the cunning adventurer and soldier of fortune Kentaro Moto is secretly awake and swiftly takes action, killing the thief to protect the sacred artifact. As the caravan reaches Peiping, Moto finds himself in trouble when the police search him and uncover the stolen scroll. In a quick display of his cleverness, Moto seizes the scroll and manages to escape, beginning a perilous chase filled with deception and conspiracy.

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The whole story of Thank You, Mr. Moto, scene by scene

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Videos

Thank You, Mr. Moto Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Thank You, Mr. Moto

4 cars on screen, including the 1934 Buick Series 90 and the 1933 Chevrolet Eagle.

  • 1934 Buick Series 90 in Thank You, Mr. Moto 1934 Buick Series 90 Important role
  • 1933 Chevrolet Eagle in Thank You, Mr. Moto 1933 Chevrolet Eagle Important role
  • 1936 Dodge Touring Sedan in Thank You, Mr. Moto 1936 Dodge Touring Sedan Minor role
  • unknown in Thank You, Mr. Moto unknown Minor role

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FAQ

Thank You, Mr. Moto FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Thank You, Mr. Moto, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Thank You, Mr. Moto?

Thank You, Mr. Moto runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

When was Thank You, Mr. Moto released?

Thank You, Mr. Moto was released on December 24, 1937.

Who directed Thank You, Mr. Moto?

Thank You, Mr. Moto was directed by Norman Foster.

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Who is in the cast of Thank You, Mr. Moto?

Thank You, Mr. Moto stars Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto, Sig Ruman as Colonel Tchernov and Jayne Regan as Eleanor Joyce, among 12 credited actors.

Does Thank You, Mr. Moto have a post-credit scene?

No. Thank You, Mr. Moto has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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