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Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938)
Directed by James Tinling
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Celebrated as supersleuth, Mr. Moto comes out fighting when a brutal boxing match turns into cold-blooded murder! Assisted by detective-in-training Lee Chan, Moto sets out to track down the killer based on a single ominous clue: a poisoned boxing glove! But when Moto’s hunch points to a corrupt gambling syndicate, he’s forced to wager his very life to unmask the culprit—or go down for the count…permanently!
Rated NR | Length 72 minutes
Actors
Peter Lorre | Keye Luke | Dick Baldwin | Lynn Bari | Douglas Fowley | Jayne Regan | Harold Huber | Maxie Rosenbloom | John Hamilton | George E. Stone | Bernard Nedell | Charles Williams | Ward Bond | Cliff Clark | Eddie Marr | Lon Chaney Jr. | Irving Bacon | Stanley Blystone | Don Brodie | Mike Mazurki | Paul Fix | Olin Howland | Dick Elliott | Pierre Watkin | George Chandler | Charles D. Brown
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2025 | TV | Other | Owned | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Can’t help but think of the “hello Moto” commercial when I watch these. Keye Luke is a wannabe detective in this and I want believe he’s still Charlie Chan’s number one son; it’s a shared universe!
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