It's true that in Alfred Hitchcock's hands this might have become a classic, in the mold of "Suspicion" (there is even a homage to that film, in particular the famous "glass of milk" scene). But even as it is, it's a perfectly acceptable little spy thriller. It does let the cat out of the bag (regarding Robert Taylor's double life) a little too early, but there are still some suspenseful sequences, like the one in the reeds, and both Taylors give splendid performances (he doesn't look 31 - he was 38 - but he is very good at portraying internal conflict). Future Bond girl Honor Blackman is also in the film, but her role is secondary. A slick production, as usual from MGM. **1/2 out of 4.
Review of Conspirator
