Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
1939, English. Directed by Norman Foster.
ONLY MOTO WOULD CALL IT A VACATION! In an ancient, foreboding tomb alive with death he embarks on his strangest crime adventure!
Mr. Moto is in Egypt to thwart a criminal mastermind determined to steal the priceless crown of the Queen of Sheba. When the precious treasure is transported to America, Mr. Moto must race against time to unmask the cunning thief who will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get what he wants.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Norman FosterDirector
- Peter LorreMr. Moto
- Joseph SchildkrautHendrik Manderson
- Lionel AtwillProf. Roger Chauncey Hildebrand
- Virginia FieldEleanor Kirke
- John 'Dusty' KingHoward Stevens
- Iva StewartSusan French
- G.P. HuntleyArchie Featherstone
- Victor VarconiPaul Borodoff
- John BleiferWendling
- Honorable WuWong
- Morgan WallaceDavid Perez
- Anthony WardeJoe Rubla
Details
- Released
- 7 July 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Philip MacDonald, Norman Foster
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Think Fast, Mr. Moto
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Mysterious Mr. Moto
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Mr. Moto's Last Warning
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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation: quick answers
What should I watch before Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Watch Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938), Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938), Mr. Moto's Last Warning (1939), and Mr. Moto in Danger Island (1939) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation worth watching?
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How long is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation have a post-credits scene?
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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation on?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 July 1939. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
If you liked Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation, try The Organization, Overdrive, The Dark Knight Rises.
Who directed Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation?
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939) was directed by Norman Foster and stars Peter Lorre, Joseph Schildkraut, Lionel Atwill.