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Mr. Moto Heads to China on a quest for seven ancient scrolls that reveal the location of Genghis Khan's tomb—a crypt filled with fabulous treasure! But Moto isn't the only one stalking the scrolls—so is a shadowy band of thieves. But when his ruthless rivals go too far, the mild-mannered detective's quest for antiquities becomes a passion for vengeance—because if he can't bring these villains to justice... he'll bring them to their knees.
Hideo Tanaka, a Japanese secret agent known as Mr. Moto, is tasked with preventing the theft of vital naval plans from a Chinese national in London. Posing as a mild-mannered collector, Moto infiltrates a shadowy organization known as the 'Celestial Dragon Society' that plans to sell the plans to a foreign power. He must navigate a dangerous web of spies, double-crosses, and murder to secure the plans and expose the traitors before it's too late.
Thank You, Mr. Moto was a moderately successful B-movie that established Peter Lorre's character as a recurring figure in a popular spy franchise. While not critically lauded for its complex plot or originality, it was praised for its atmosphere and Lorre's compelling performance, laying the groundwork for future installments.
Praised for Peter Lorre's enigmatic portrayal of Mr. Moto.
Appreciated for its atmospheric, albeit predictable, mystery plot.
Seen as an entertaining early entry in the spy genre.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this older film is not readily available through Google reviews.
The 'Mr. Moto' character was inspired by John P. Marquand's novels, which offered a more nuanced and less stereotypical portrayal of a Japanese protagonist than was common in Hollywood at the time.
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This adventure takes "Moto" (Peter Lorre) to China where he is received by the Prince Chung (Philip Ahn) and discusses the ancient scrolls that his family has held for centuries. These intricately crafted pages might just lead to the tomb o...