Think Fast, Mr. Moto

Nice Adventure

The first film of 20th Century Fox's Charlie Chan copy - Mr. Moto! And it's none other then the great Peter Lorre that gets to be apart of this franchise for 8 movies between 1937-1939. With Lorre this oriental detective is more violent then the thinker and almost pacifist Charlie Chan. And this was pretty entertaining. The whole plot was perhaps a little too messy for a introduction of the fresh hero, but regardless it was good fun for little over an hour. I still prefer good old Chan.

While not very convincing as an Asian, Lorre is very entertaining as one in a burlesque sort of way. The plot seems bare from the start but still engaging with just enough of a twist at the end to satisfy an audience. Also worth catching is Lotus Long with a bit more than a bit part here. An unassuming start for a long fun series with Lorre.