Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
★ 6.6 · 1939 · 65m · Action · Crime · Mystery · Thriller
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.
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