tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post6322159755522235854..comments2024-03-28T17:53:45.682-04:00Comments on GREAT OLD MOVIES: MR. MOTO'S GAMBLEWilliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-43184898610016211822017-05-18T14:06:21.598-04:002017-05-18T14:06:21.598-04:00I agree that the chief joy of many of these movies...I agree that the chief joy of many of these movies is the interesting andf often very adept character actors that you find in them. <br /><br />I have a feeling you're correct about this script being originally written for a (lesser) Charlie Chan movie. That certainly explains Keye Luke's presence in the film, among other things, such as the fact this is more of a Chan-type murder mystery than the typical Mr. Moto. Thanks for the heads-up!Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053290865549099074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8212867859094085036.post-27048277096114869452017-05-18T13:25:55.611-04:002017-05-18T13:25:55.611-04:00My understanding is that this was originally inten...My understanding is that this was originally intended as a Charlie Chan entry, but was rewritten for the Moto series after Warner Oland's sudden death. Despite the movie's shortcomings, the abundant opportunity for character actor-spotting makes it a treat for buffs like me.Gary R.noreply@blogger.com