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Thank You, Mr. Moto
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Thank You, Mr. Moto

1937-12-24 · 67 min · ★ 6.2

Mystery · Thriller · Crime

Mr. Moto Heads to China on a quest for seven ancient scrolls that reveal the location of Genghis Khan's tomb—a crypt filled with fabulous treasure! But Moto isn't the only one stalking the scrolls—so is a shadowy band of thieves. But when his ruthless rivals go too far, the mild-mannered detective's quest for antiquities becomes a passion for vengeance—because if he can't bring these villains to justice... he'll bring them to their knees.

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Directors
Norman Foster
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter LorrePeter LorreMr. Moto
Thomas BeckThomas BeckTom Nelson
Pauline FrederickPauline FrederickMadame Chung
Jayne ReganJayne ReganEleanor Joyce
Sidney BlackmerSidney BlackmerHerr Eric Koeger
Sig RumanSig RumanColonel Tchernov
John CarradineJohn CarradinePereira
Wilhelm von BrinckenWilhelm von BrinckenSchneider
Nedda HarriganNedda HarriganMadame Tchernov
Philip AhnPhilip AhnPrince Chung
John BleiferJohn BleiferIvan (uncredited)
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungOnlooker with Street Acrobats / Elevator Operator (uncredited)

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