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Mr. Moto in Danger Island
Mr. Moto in Danger Island is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Herbert I. Leeds and starring Peter Lorre, Jean Hersholt and Amanda Duff. It is part of the Mr. Moto series of films.
The film was based on the novel "Murder in Trinidad", but the setting was moved to Puerto Rico.
Plot.
Mr Moto arrives in Puerto Rico to investigate the murder of an American agent and uncovers a smuggling ring.
Main cast.
- Peter Lorre as
climactic chase sequence he flashes a badge at a guard and says that he is from the International Police (understood as Interpol).
In subsequent films Mr. Moto works for private organizations such as the Diamond Syndicate ("Danger Island") as well as for world governments ("Mr. Moto's Last Warning" and "Mr. Moto Takes a Chance")-- but only when it is in Japan's interests.
As a member of the International Police, he garners respect from local police around the world. In London,