B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.4 / 100
1938Crime / Mystery / Thriller1h 2m
MYSTERIOUS MR. MOTO
“Peter Lorre gives you your greatest thrill”
The Japanese detective rounds up a league of assassins for Scotland Yard.
Above the Line
Norman Foster·DirectorNorman Foster·ScreenplayPhilip MacDonald·ScreenplayVirgil Miller·Director of PhotographyCharles Maxwell·Original Music ComposerNorman Colbert·Editor
Cast
Peter Lorre·Mr. MotoMary Maguire·Ann RichmanHenry Wilcoxon·Anton DarvakErik Rhodes·David Scott-FrenshamLeon Ames·Paul BrissacForrester Harvey·George HigginsFrederick Vogeding·Gottfried BrujoLester Matthews·Sir Charles MurchisonJimmy Aubrey·NewsboyMay Beatty·Woman at Police Station
Full Crew(13 credits)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Norman Foster·DirectorJasper Blystone·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Norman Foster·ScreenplayPhilip MacDonald·ScreenplayJohn P. Marquand·Characters
Camera· 1
Virgil Miller·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Norman Colbert·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Charles Maxwell·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Lewis H. Creber·Art DirectionHerschel McCoy·Costume DesignBernard Herzbrun·Art Direction
Production· 1
Sol M. Wurtzel·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Fred Hall·Gaffer
By the Numbers
64.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Mysterious Mr. Moto's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic, Suspenseful
Composition
Layered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The poster features a collage of illustrated faces and figures against a vibrant yellow and green background. A man with glasses is prominently featured in the ”
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Key Elements
Round GlassesGlowing Abstract Object
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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