Released as the fourth film in the Moto series, this was the second one filmed. 20th Century-Fox thought that Thank You, Mr. Moto (1937) was a stronger follow-up to Think Fast, Mr. Moto (1937) than this and, as a result, 'Takes a Chance' was ultimately released in the summer of 1938, following Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938).
Filmed in 1937, not released until 1938.
The newsreel duo claim to be from the "American Society of Cinematographers." This is a real organization but it does not produce newsreels. They are an honorary society made up of cinematographers. In 2020, the ASC celebrated their 100th anniversary. Virgil Miller, the cinematographer that shot this film, was an elected member of this organization.
Twice in the plot, Mr. Moto makes use of motion picture film stock. At the time this film was produced, motion picture film used a nitrate base which was three times more flammable than paper.
This film was originally to be titled "Look Out, Mr. Moto". Artwork was produced and the film was promoted with that title. During the delay in releasing it, the decision was made to change the title to "Mr. Moto Takes a Chance".
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By what name was Mr. Moto Takes a Chance (1938) officially released in India in English?
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