Based on actual events, according to the trivia. Stars myrna loy (mrs. Charles!), george brent, and lionel atwill. In world war one, the germans want to find out who is passing information to the british on their plans in turkey. So agent fraulein doktor is dispatched to meet with the suspects. A barely pre-code film, as you can see in some scenes. And actually made in the happy-go-lucky years between the two wars. It's a very americanized version of a war-time film, theoretically off in some exotic land. Fraulein and her superior yell out the details of the encoded secret message at the top of their lungs, right near the start. So much for secrecy. The story itself is basically sound, and we see the flawed fraulein falling in love, even though she has promised not to. This is going to complicate things. Some funny bits here and there. Hilarious joke when the general introduces himself to beall. We can easily ignore some of the smaller plot-holes. The sound and picture quality are very good... it appears to have been restored. I always enjoy myrna loy films! I liked this one so much more than i expected to. Directed by sam wood. Nominated three times! He worked with the biggies. Even made two marx brothers films.
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