

Think Fast, Mr. Moto
1937, English. Directed by Norman Foster.
Meet.... MR. MOTO the foxiest detective of them all!
When his import/export business infiltrated by international diamond smugglers, Mr. Moto must follow a trail of clues littered with beautiful women, glittering gems and deadly assassins. Making his way from the mysterious streets of San Francisco's Chinatown to the dark and dangerous alleys of Shanghai, Mr. Moto will stop at nothing to bring the culprits to justice...even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice!
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Norman FosterDirector
- Peter LorreKentaro Moto
- Virginia FieldGloria Danton/Tanya Boriv
- Thomas BeckRobert 'Bob' Hitchings, Jr.
- Sig RumanNicolas Marloff
- Murray KinnellJoseph B. Wilkie
- John RogersCarson
- Lotus LongLela Liu
- George CooperMuggs Blake
- J. Carrol NaishAdram
- Frederick VogedingCurio Dealer
- William LawShanghai Police Chief
Details
- Released
- 23 July 1937
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard Ellis Smith, Norman Foster
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Thank You, Mr. Moto
1937 · 6.2/10
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Mr. Moto's Last Warning
1939 · 5.6/10
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1939 · 6.7/10
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Think Fast, Mr. Moto: quick answers
What comes after Think Fast, Mr. Moto?
Next in the series: Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937), Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938), and Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938).
Is Think Fast, Mr. Moto worth watching?
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How long is Think Fast, Mr. Moto?
Think Fast, Mr. Moto runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does Think Fast, Mr. Moto have a post-credits scene?
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Think Fast, Mr. Moto parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Think Fast, Mr. Moto is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Think Fast, Mr. Moto on?
Think Fast, Mr. Moto isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 July 1937. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Think Fast, Mr. Moto?
If you liked Think Fast, Mr. Moto, try The Seven-Ups, The Glass Key, Kidnapping Mr. Heineken.
Who directed Think Fast, Mr. Moto?
Think Fast, Mr. Moto (1937) was directed by Norman Foster and stars Peter Lorre, Virginia Field, Thomas Beck.