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Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937)

Thank You, Mr. Moto poster
Directed by
Norman Foster
Genre
mystery film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 09m
Rated
NR
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 22 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Mr. Moto, a detective, tries to stop murderous treasure hunters from stealing ancient scrolls that reveal the location of Genghis Khan's tomb. It takes place in exotic locations and moves at a brisk pace.

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What happens

Thank You, Mr. Moto is a 1937 American mystery film directed by Norman Foster. It is the second in a series of eight films starring Peter Lorre as Mr. Moto. It was based on the novel of the same name by the detective's creator, John P. Marquand. Mr. Moto battles murderous treasure hunters for priceless ancient scrolls which reveal the location of the long-lost tomb of Genghis Khan. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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