Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
"ONLY MOTO WOULD CALL IT A VACATION! In an ancient, foreboding tomb alive with death he embarks on his strangest crime adventure!"
Originally released in 1939. Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation is a action/crime film. directed by Norman Foster. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Lorre, Joseph Schildkraut, and Lionel Atwill
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Lorre
as Mr. Moto
Joseph Schildkraut
as Hendrik Manderson
Lionel Atwill
as Prof. Roger Chauncey Hildebrand
Virginia Field
as Eleanor Kirke
John 'Dusty' King
as Howard Stevens
Iva Stewart
as Susan French
G.P. Huntley
as Archie Featherstone
Victor Varconi
as Paul Borodoff
John Bleifer
as Wendling
Honorable Wu
as Wong
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation about?
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 ...
Who directed Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation was directed by Norman Foster.
How long is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation released?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation was released on July 7, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
The main cast of Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation includes Peter Lorre, Joseph Schildkraut, Lionel Atwill, Virginia Field, John 'Dusty' King.