This film is a rare opportunity to watch Ray Milland in a British film after he became a Hollywood star, although his character is American.
Clay Douglas wants to seek the truth about the death of his brother. He served in the British army and was shot to death during a raid into French territory during World War II. Douglas was not shot by the German enemy, but by a British soldier. Clay's inquiries bring him to Wales, Scotland and London.
A film directed by RKO horror director Jacques Tourneur and co-produced by Hitchcock associate Joan Harrison gave me lots of expectations. Unfortunately, the film is a prime example of how a good premise can be wasted. There are certain B films I wished were made as A films and vice versa. This A film would have been better if it has been made on a tighter budget. Recently I have watched several British B-crime films. They have never disappointed me. Their length (approx. 60 minutes) does not allow the inclusion of boring romantic subplots.
I am not really a fan of romantic films. The romantic subplot of this film seems tacked and slows down the progression of the story. Douglas' love interest is easily offended and shows a complete disinterest in his search for the truth about the death of his brother.
The final scene (involving Douglas and two of his brother's fellow soldiers in the Scottish highlands) is suspenseful. Great cinematography,
Clay Douglas wants to seek the truth about the death of his brother. He served in the British army and was shot to death during a raid into French territory during World War II. Douglas was not shot by the German enemy, but by a British soldier. Clay's inquiries bring him to Wales, Scotland and London.
A film directed by RKO horror director Jacques Tourneur and co-produced by Hitchcock associate Joan Harrison gave me lots of expectations. Unfortunately, the film is a prime example of how a good premise can be wasted. There are certain B films I wished were made as A films and vice versa. This A film would have been better if it has been made on a tighter budget. Recently I have watched several British B-crime films. They have never disappointed me. Their length (approx. 60 minutes) does not allow the inclusion of boring romantic subplots.
I am not really a fan of romantic films. The romantic subplot of this film seems tacked and slows down the progression of the story. Douglas' love interest is easily offended and shows a complete disinterest in his search for the truth about the death of his brother.
The final scene (involving Douglas and two of his brother's fellow soldiers in the Scottish highlands) is suspenseful. Great cinematography,