Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

1939

ActionCrimeMysteryThriller

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.

"ONLY MOTO WOULD CALL IT A VACATION! In an ancient, foreboding tomb alive with death he embarks on his strangest crime adventure!"

Rating

6.556
18 votes

Popularity

0.5754

Origin & Countries

US | en | United States of America

Production

20th Century Fox

Runtime

65 min.

Status

Released

Release: 7/7/1939

Credits

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

Norman FosterDirector

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

Peter LorreMr. Moto

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

Joseph SchildkrautHendrik Manderson

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

Lionel AtwillProf. Roger Chauncey Hildebrand

Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation

Virginia FieldEleanor Kirke

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Reviews

CinemaSerf

6/22/2022

6 / 10

Peter Lorre is on good form in this rather enjoyable antiquity adventure. His "Mr Moto" finds himself tangled up in a plot by some clever crooks to steal the recently discovered crown of the Queen of Sheba before it can be safely deposited in a San Francisco museum. The gang of would-be-thieves is lead by the enigmatic "Mr. Metaxa" (perhaps of Greek origin?) and Lorre must keep the bejewelled artefact safe and discover the true identity of the kingpin before he can safely resume his holiday. The foil is provided by the rather eccentric Brit "Featherstone" (GP Huntley) and that doesn't always work, but otherwise what we have here is a quickly paced action adventure, with just a hint of mystery and enough guesswork required on our part to keep it interesting. Lorre was in his element with these films - his almost boyish enthusiasm and vigour made for an entertaining watch and I heartily recommend this hour if you like short and sweet, well produced, crime drama.

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