Think Fast, Mr. Moto (1937)
Think Fast, Mr. Moto is a 1937 film featuring a mysterious Japanese detective named Mr. Moto. It is the first of eight films in the Mr. Moto series, all based on Mr. Moto novels written by John P. Marquand. The film stars Peter Lorre as the title character, as well as Virginia Field and Thomas Beck. The film sees Mr. Moto working to stop a secret smuggling operation.
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