The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "This acceptable mixture of espionage and crime is put over in the popular manner with comedy and romance. The opening is rather jerky, but once the problem is posed the pace is swift, and suspense and interest are maintained to the exciting climax. The cast acts well together. John Loder makes an upstanding typical sleuth of the Raffles brand, and Leucen MacGrath appears to have acting ability as well as good looks. The technical presentation is good."[6]
Kine Weekly wrote: "The opening sequences are a little sketchy, but the air is quickly cleared once the exciting plot gets into its stride. From the half-way mark onwards the film is responsible for romance, laughter and thrills in plenty. Its rattling good entertainment is aided and abetted by eager teamwork and impeccable technical presentation, Maxwell Archer is entitled to take his place with the Saint, Raffles and other immortals of comedy crime fiction."[7]
Picturegoer wrote: "The opening sequences are a trifle sketchy, but once the story gets under way it is seldom dull, while the thrills are helped out by ample comedy relief and pleasant romance. Leueen MacGrath reveals an interesting personality as well as acting ability as Sarah and Ronald Adam, Syd Crossley and Peter Halliwell stand out among the other cast members."[8]
TV Guide wrote, "Oh where is Sherlock Holmes when you need him? Poorly made with a dopey script that gives the actors little room to breathe, let alone act."[9][permanent dead link]
In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959David Quinlan rated the film as "average", writing: "Unsubtle but swift paced thriller."[10]
References
↑ Chapman, Llewella. "'The highest salary ever paid to a human being': Creating a Database of Film Costs from the Bank of England". Journal of British cinema and television, 2022-10. Vol.19, no.4. Edinburgh University Press. p.470-494 at 482.
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