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Film / 1939
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Directed by
Herbert I. Leeds
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.
The story
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.
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Cast
Peter LorreKentaro Moto
Warren HymerTwister McGurk
Amanda DuffJoan Castle
Robert LoweryLt. George Bentley
Leon AmesCommissioner Madero
Jean HersholtMr. Sutter
Douglass DumbrilleComdr. La Costa
Richard LanePolice Commissioner Gordon
Charles D. BrownCapt. Thomas Castle
Paul HarveyGov. John Bentley
Eddie MarrCapt. Dahlen
Harry WoodsGrant
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Ward BondSailor Sam - Wrestler
Neely EdwardsMoore - Governor's Aide
Renie RianoLibrarian
Willie BestLaunch Pilot
Grace HayleMrs. Brown
Edwin StanleyDoctor at Hospital
Walter DemingDrunk
Lester DorrReal Ambulance Intern
Donald DouglasShip's Officer - Fight Referee
Jimmie DundeeDriver
Ralph DunnCop with McGurk
Juan DuvalCarlos - Butler
Harold GoodwinShip Dispatch Officer
Oscar 'Dutch' HendrianSailor at Wrestling Match
Selmer JacksonDoctor
Edward KeaneWashington Official
Al KikumeSergeant holding McGurk at the Garage
George MagrillOfficer
Tony MartelliHotel Valet
Louis MercierHotel Valet
Lucille MillerFlirt at Dance
Gloria RoyNurse
Lee ShumwayGuard
Jack StoneyHenchman disguised as Ambulance Attendant
Harry StrangHenchman disguised as Ambulance Attendant
Max WagnerSailor at Wrestling Match
Ray WalkerReal Ambulance Intern
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