Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937)

Seven maps, when found and put together, reveal the location of the treasures of Genghis Khan.

Director:

Norman Foster

Writers:

Wyllis Cooper (screenplay), Norman Foster (screenplay),

Stars:

Peter Lorre, Thomas Beck, Pauline Frederick

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Peter Lorre	...	Mr. Moto
Thomas Beck	...	Tom Nelson
Pauline Frederick	...	Madame Chung
Jayne Regan	...	Eleanor Joyce
Sidney Blackmer	...	Herr Eric Koerger
Sig Ruman	...	Colonel Tchernov (as Sig Rumann)
John Carradine	...	Pereira
Wilhelm von Brincken	...	Schneider (as William Von Brincken)
Nedda Harrigan	...	Madame Tchernov
Philip Ahn	...	Prince Chung
John Bleifer	...	Ivan

Storyline

Mr Moto competes with a gang of ruthless treasure-hunters for possession of seven scrolls which, when brought together, form a map which reveals the location of the tomb of Genghis Khan, reputed to contain fabulous treasure. Moto already has one scroll, but the rest are owned by Prince Chung and his mother, who consider it a sacred duty to their ancestors to protect the scrolls and the secret of the Khan's tomb.

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Plot Keywords:

scroll | map | genghis khan | treasure | tomb | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Japanese German

Release Date:

24 December 1937 (USA)

Also Known As:

Le serment de M. Moto

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

67 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the only chapter of the Mr. Moto series to actually be based on an original Mr. Moto novel.

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Quotes

Mr. Moto: Please don't be alarmed. I am only attempting to break into the safe.

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Connections

Followed by Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939)

User Reviews

Lorre was Outstanding

Enjoyed this 1937 film starring Peter Lorre as Mr. Kentaro Moto who is an Interpole Detective and also an adventurer. Mr. Moto is assigned to track down some very rare Chinese scrolls or Treasure Maps which will lead to the secret treasure of Genghis Khan worth over 10 Million Dollars. There are many women and men looking for these maps and they need all seven of them in order to solve the mystery as to just where the Genghis Khan fortune is hidden. John Carradine gives a great supporting role as a Peniera, Antique Dealer who is a very shady character and tries to sell people phony antiques at very high prices. Peter Lorre tried to play a Chinese Detective, but I am afraid his voice and rolling hard boiled eyes gives him away. This is a very entertaining film and if you like Peter Lorre, you will love this Moto Series. Enjoy.