Apparently this movie was rarely seen until it was recently broadcast in a subtitled version on French TV. "Secret Lives" is engaging and entertaining, albeit somewhat dated and, at times, unintentionally humorous. It isn't stupid, and that's more than you can say for a lot of movies, then and now. Many of the scenes stay with you. A major disappointment is the ending, which is very abrupt and beyond downbeat; it's as though someone cut off the last twenty minutes of a more fulfilling movie. I suppose the ending was meant to be horrifying--and in that regard it succeeds to some degree--but it's really more maudlin and unsatisfying. One highlight is Horney's acting, which should have led to more English-language roles; she could have rivaled Dietrich. The best parts of the film are some very interesting choices made by Greville. His directing takes a rather ordinary script to a higher level, and it is a joy to watch.
Review of I Married a Spy
