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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

1939-07-07 · 65 min · ★ 6.6

Action · Crime · Mystery · Thriller

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.

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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
Joseph SchildkrautJoseph SchildkrautHendrik Manderson
Lionel AtwillLionel AtwillProf. Roger Chauncey Hildebrand
Virginia FieldVirginia FieldEleanor Kirke
John 'Dusty' KingJohn 'Dusty' KingHoward Stevens
Iva StewartSusan French
G.P. HuntleyG.P. HuntleyArchie Featherstone
Victor VarconiVictor VarconiPaul Borodoff
John BleiferJohn BleiferWendling
Honorable WuHonorable WuWong
Morgan WallaceMorgan WallaceDavid Perez
Anthony WardeAnthony WardeJoe Rubla
Harry StrangHarry StrangMuseum Guard O'Hara
John DavidsonJohn DavidsonPrince Suleid
Eddie AbdoArabian Officer (uncredited)
Carol AdamsCarol AdamsMinor Role (uncredited)
Jimmy AubreyJimmy AubreyBum (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictGangster (uncredited)
Willie BestWillie BestDriver (uncredited)
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneShip's Captain (uncredited)

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