Simon Templar (AKA The Saint) encounters a woman Ruth Summers on board a ship, then loses her. Meanwhile his detective friend Inspector Fernack has been framed for a crime, then the gangsters who framed him start being bumped off. Who is responsible and will The Saint untangle the knots? It is a fast moving film with an interesting plot and witty dialogue, 69 minutes of good entertainment. Jack Hively is lively in his direction.
George Sanders is of course effortlessly smooth and charming as The Saint and he is supported by good character acting from the likes of solid Jonathan Hale, amusing Paul Guilfoyle, crooked Cy Kendall and the epitome of cop-ness James Burke. Wendy Barrie is her usual beautiful self, impinging on the narrative as the woman from the boat.
Although the tone is light throughout the film the ending is rather melancholy as The Saint walks into the city streets alone. Nevertheless a fine entry in the Sanders Saint series.
George Sanders is of course effortlessly smooth and charming as The Saint and he is supported by good character acting from the likes of solid Jonathan Hale, amusing Paul Guilfoyle, crooked Cy Kendall and the epitome of cop-ness James Burke. Wendy Barrie is her usual beautiful self, impinging on the narrative as the woman from the boat.
Although the tone is light throughout the film the ending is rather melancholy as The Saint walks into the city streets alone. Nevertheless a fine entry in the Sanders Saint series.