A girl is murdered in the flat of her playboy lover. A "mystery woman" is also present. The newspaper editor wants to know the identity of the woman. Enter daring crime reporter Farrar. The viewer is though one step ahead of the cast – we know the identity of the mystery woman and the consequences should her identity be revealed.
The film drags for the most part as rival news organisations try to beat the police to the mystery woman and the murderer (who has gone into hiding). Things hot up in the last 20 minutes. The conclusion is a little unexpected so don't pull out early.
Farrar manages not to be too objectionable in his "clever clogs" role – always one step ahead of the pack (fellow crime reporter Hartnell and the police) but not too smug. While the storyline is ordinary, the direction and acting make this easy to watch. Don't cancel a night out to watch this but it is worth a look if it hits the schedules.