Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938)

Nov 30, 2019

Directed by: Norman Foster

Synopsis: Mr. Moto (Peter Lorre) infiltrates a gang of ruthless murderers in order to bring them to justice.

Purr Blur: In one scene a brawl breaks out in a bar. Mr. Moto grabs his assistant, Lotus Liu (Lotus Long) and runs into the back where they find one of the gang dead. A black cat is sitting on the stairs nearby.

Mysterious Mr. Moto - black cat on stairs by Mr. Moto Peter Lorre and Lotus Lui Long

Mr. Moto then leads Lotus up stairs. The black cat runs ahead of them before doubling back and coming back past them.

Mysterious Mr. Moto - black cat running up stairs ahead of Mr. Moto Peter Lorre and Lotus Lui Long
Mysterious Mr. Moto - black cat doubling back on stairs past Mr. Moto Peter Lorre and Lotus Lui Long

Final Mewsings: Cats sometimes can’t make up their minds.

Many thanks to Ted Davis for letting us know about the quick kitty in this film!

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