On a freighter going from san francisco to shanghai mr. Moto, the nononsense martial artssavvy japanese detective inspired by j. Mr moto usually appears in a story to provide information and move things along. It is the second in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. Moto seems to be a criminal this time around, involved with a. Moto is a gripping whodoneit that is teeming with suspense from beginning to end film. He discovers a currency smuggling operation that mr. Mr moto in think fast mr moto 1937 peter lorre youtube. Kentaro moto is a fictional japanese secret agent created by the american author john p.
Moto is a 1937 film about a freighter going from san francisco to shanghai where a japanese detective solves a mystery caused by a gang of smugglers directed by norman foster. Mr moto takes a vacation 1939 is a norman fosterdirected entry in the mr. Motos last warning is the only peter lorre moto film in the public domain. Crime melodrama of diamond smuggling between san francisco and shanghai, solved by mr. Moto movies complete collectionmark farmer christmas eve george raft, randolph scott, joan blondell. Moto, although it was the second one actually filmed, following think fast, mr. Moto takes a chance is the fourth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr. Moto in a series of eight films made for fox in the late 1930s and this was the first of them. Marquand and not much like the fictional chinese detective charlie chan a much more benevolent and likable character. Dec 11, 2009 traktorvlog holz holen mit dem ihc 633 thaler hoftrac teil 1 mr. This was the first of eight films that lorre a jewish hungarian who had escaped the clutches of the nazis did for fox in which he portrayed the.
John phillips marquand november 10, 1893 july 16, 1960 was an american writer. Moto solves mysteries caused by a gang of smugglers. Moto series, based on the works of john marquand, began with think fast, mr. Fans of film noir, mystery and crime thrillers ha a new hero.
Marquand initially created the character for the saturday evening post, which was seeking stories with an asian hero after the death of charlie chans creator earl derr biggers. Moto was the first of 20th centuryfoxs movie series based on the wily japanese sleuth created by j. Written by philip macdonald and norman foster, based on the 1925 novel your turn, mr. Moto pictured on the cover of the old little, brown paperback of think fast, mr.
Moto was created by james marquand in 1935 and came to film in 1937 with peter lorre playing the role for eight films. Jun 12, 2012 20th century fox present think fast, mr. Moto in egypt before it eventually became mr motos last. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the mr. Moto looks like the famous european actor playing the role. Moto hits, all starring the inimitable peter lorre as the world famous sleuth. Moto, unlike chan or wong, is oriental yet very western in many ways.
All available for the first time on dvd plus the mr. Moto is a 1937 film about a freighter going from san francisco to shanghai where a japanese detective solves a mystery caused by a gang of smugglers. Traktorvlog holz holen mit dem ihc 633 thaler hoftrac teil 1 mr. In june 1937 fox said the first three movies in the series would be think fast, mr moto, thank you mr moto and mr motos gamble. Moto, produced in 1938 by twentieth century fox, is the fifth in a series of eight films starring peter lorre as mr.
Marquand, from an original screenplay by philip macdonald and norman foster it was originally known as mysterious mr. A lean 66 minutes, norman fosters film packs a significant plot line into essentially four. Think fast mr moto up against a team of enemies,a beautifu woman,a smart young man and a mobster. Wilson hitchings, who works at his uncles shanghaibased trading company and bank, is sent to hawaii to investigate a problem with the companys branch there.
Henry silva had the part in the ninth film in 1965. Moto is very familiar territory, but thanks to director norman foster who helmed six of the eight moto features and even a few charlie chan installments, all of the pieces manage to fall into an entertaining order. It was originally known as winter garden, meant to be the first title in the series lacking motos name. And its none other then the great peter lorre that gets to be apart of this franchise for 8 movies between 19371939.
Moto is a fictional japanese secret agent created by the american author john p. Kentaro moto is a fictional japanese secret agent created by the american. Right you are, mr moto mr moto makes some very dangerous errors, must act before it is too late. Moto 1937 murder, intrigue and seduction characterize this spellbinding first installment of the mr. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Moto, using his mastery of disguise and martial arts expertise, breaks up a gang of international s. Moto film series, with lionel atwill and joseph schildkraut and g.
The film is somewhat confusing in spots, but generally a rousing success of creating an endearing screen character that went on to make several more films. The film is somewhat confusing in spots, but generally a rousing success of creating an endearing screen character that went on to make several. Mr moto encounters mysterious goingson on a ship bound for shanghai. Moto seems to be a criminal this time around, involved with a gang of. Moto peter lorre seems to be a criminal this time around, involved with a gang of international smugglers. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Moto spy stories, he achieved popular success and critical respect for his satirical novels, winning a pulitzer prize for the late george apley in 1938. Moto 1937 the second film in the series opens with mr. Moto in eight of the nine films between 1937 and 1939. Marquands bestselling book series hit the big screen, he infused the genre with an exotic flare it hadnt previously known. Also, if not quite so innocently, caught in the gossamer but deadly web of japanese plans is eleanor joyce, a woman on a mission, full of secrets, pure, bright, and lovely. He appeared in six novels by marquand published between 1935.
The complete collection 8 movies on 4 dvds when mr. Moto is a spellbinding thriller that infused the genre with exotic flare and gave the world a new type of detective. Huntley, as archie featherstone, in supporting roles this was the last mr. Beck and field are appealing romantic leads, sig rumann takes a break from hassling the brothers marx to play our. Lorre makes this unique hero endlessly engaging, playing up motos coy charm and deceptive use of stereotypes. Moto movies complete collection mark farmer the mystery of mr. This film was the first of 20th century foxs movie series based on the wily japanese sleuth created by j. This is an original 20th centuryfox one sheet poster 27x41 for the norman foster mystery thriller, think fast, mr.
Tom nelson, cynical american expatriate gone native in china, stumbles into the path of the expansionist japanese governments incursion into northern china and is catapulted out of his worldweary apathy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. By 1940 is was impossible to continue the series because of world war 2 as the hero is a japanese character with a german accent. There are 6 books in the series, although some have been published under more than one title. Virginia field is a white russian expatriate who likewise appears to be an agent of the criminals. This one feels more like an exploitationtintin crossover, with some fun to be. Mr moto is so sorry 2 people traveling on a train, russian espionage.
He appeared in six novels by marquand published between 1935 and 1957. Film daily starring the legendary peter lorre casablanca. Moto 1937 20th century fox for sale in san franciscos chinatown on chinese new years day, a rug merchant spies a man with an english flag tattoo emerging from a curio shop. The first film of 20th century foxs charlie chan copy mr.
Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Moto 1937 starring peter lorre and lee phelps on dvd. Moto in the gobi desert traveling by caravan to peking beijing. With peter lorre, virginia field, thomas beck, sig ruman. Motos last warning is in the public domain and has been available for years on dozens of dvd release.
Moto takes a chance filmed in july but it would not come out until after the other three films. Moto is an agent of the imperial japanese government in the mid1930s. This outstanding collection includes all favorite mr. He recognises his steward as the murderer of a man in san francisco. Moto pits the japanese sleuth against international diamond smugglers. Its release was delayed until after production of thank you, mr. Moto 1937 starring peter lorre, virginia field, thomas beck, and sig ruman. Moto 1937 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.