Post by Lebowskidoo 🎄😷🎄 on Apr 19, 2018 20:36:58 GMT
I've watched the first five Mr. Moto movies in release order today, what a fun day I'm having!
Peter Lorre may not have wanted the role initially, but he must have changed his mind later on, he appears to be having too much fun as an actor in all those disguises.
The stories move along rapidly and are full of unexpected action scenes, for a movie from the 30's. The stories seem almost secondary to just enjoying Lorre's performances. He is not Asian, but he really sort of looks the part. He brings dignity to Mr. Moto, something that wasn't always the case with ethnic miscasting of the era. He's just very likable as an Actor, and in this role.
Not sure if I will see the whole series today, I'll probably finish it tomorrow.
Peter Lorre may not have wanted the role initially, but he must have changed his mind later on, he appears to be having too much fun as an actor in all those disguises.
The stories move along rapidly and are full of unexpected action scenes, for a movie from the 30's. The stories seem almost secondary to just enjoying Lorre's performances. He is not Asian, but he really sort of looks the part. He brings dignity to Mr. Moto, something that wasn't always the case with ethnic miscasting of the era. He's just very likable as an Actor, and in this role.
Not sure if I will see the whole series today, I'll probably finish it tomorrow.