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10 November 1941 (USA) moreGenre:
DramaTagline:
A Traitor Sets a Trail of DEATH TRAPS!Plot:
Chris Waring (William Wright) is a government investigator trying to gather the necessary evidence to convict a shipping magnate... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. moreUser Comments:
Remarkably good espionage thriller - quite well done. moreCast
(Credited cast)| J. Edward Bromberg | ... | Arnold DeBrock | |
| Osa Massen | ... | Valeria DeBrock | |
| William Wright | ... | Christopher Waring | |
| Margaret Tallichet | ... | Joan Millard | |
| Abner Biberman | ... | Carlos Castillo-Martinez | |
| Martin Kosleck | ... | Grebb, Henchman | |
| Charles D. Brown | ... | Captain Jonathan Hunt | |
| Ivan Miller | ... | Captain Brigham | |
| Roland Varno | ... | Ship's Doctor |
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70 min | 54 min (TV version)Country:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Occasionally Republic Studios comes up with a winner, heads above their usual barely competent output and this is one of them. An espionage thriller that is constantly engaging and filled with both suspense and comedy, it is one of their best efforts. The plot summary on this site covers the basic action. William Wright is amusing and debonair as the government agent and Osa Massen alluring and tongue in cheek as the unhappy wife of his target. The Sound was deservedly nominated for an Oscar - it's vibrant, clear and strong. Additionally excellent but not nominated were the excellent cinematography (composition and use of light and darkness as well as camera movement are top notch) and the excellent Cy Feuer score (in turns lush, tense and comedic).
This is a worthy film to seek out.