Spy for a Day (1940)

The Nazis kidnap a simple farm labourer when they think he is one of their spies. He escapes, only to be nearly shot by a British spy who also thinks he's a Nazi.

Director:

Mario Zampi

Writers:

Stacy Aumonier (story), Ralph Block (screenplay),

Stars:

Douglas Wakefield, Paddy Browne, Jack Allen

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Douglas Wakefield	...	Sam Gates (as Duggie Wakefield)
Paddy Browne	...	Martha Clowes
Jack Allen	...	Capt. Bradshaw
Albert Lieven	...	Capt. Hausemann
Nicholas Hannen	...	Col. Pemberton
Gibb McLaughlin	...	Col. Ludwig
Allan Jeayes	...	Col. Roberts
Alf Goddard	...	Sgt. Bryan
George Hayes	...	Cpl. Boehme
Eliot Makeham	...	Mr. Trufit
Hay Petrie	...	Mr. Britt.
O.B. Clarence	...	Medical Officer

Storyline

The Nazis kidnap a simple farm labourer when they think he is one of their spies. He escapes, only to be nearly shot by a British spy who also thinks he's a Nazi.

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Genres:

Comedy | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 April 1940 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Sound City, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Two Cities Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

71 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to clues in his autobiography 'Double Life', Miklós Rózsa may have collaborated on the music score, uncredited.

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