Movie·1939·1h 5m
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!
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Philip MacDonald
Cinematography
Charles G. Clarke
Editor
Norman Colbert
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
19 votes
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// cast
Cast
Peter Lorre
Mr. Moto
Joseph Schildkraut
Hendrik Manderson
Lionel Atwill
Prof. Roger Chauncey Hildebrand
Virginia Field
Eleanor Kirke
John 'Dusty' King
Howard Stevens
Iva Stewart
Susan French
G.P. Huntley
Archie Featherstone
Victor Varconi
Paul Borodoff
John Bleifer
Wendling
Honorable Wu
Wong
Morgan Wallace
David Perez
Anthony Warde
Joe Rubla
Harry Strang
Museum Guard O'Hara
John Davidson
Prince Suleid
Eddie Abdo
Arabian Officer (uncredited)
Carol Adams
Minor Role (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
Bum (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Gangster (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Norman Foster
Director, Screenplay
Philip MacDonald
Screenplay
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Norman Colbert
Editor
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