The thrill spectacle of the year!

Starring: Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders, Albert Bassermann, Robert Benchley, Edmund Gwenn, Eduardo Ciannelli, Harry Davenport, Martin Kosleck, Ian Wolfe

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"I don't want any more economists, sages, or oracles bombinating over our cables. I want a reporter! Somebody who doesn't know the difference between an -ism and a kangaroo. A good, honest crime reporter." – Mr. Powers

Why watch this? This fast-moving, conspiracy-laden thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Plot Summary: On the eve of World War II, an American crime reporter, John Jones, is sent to Europe to interview a Dutch diplomat, Van Meer, about the probability of war. At an event, he also falls for Carol, the intelligent and witty daughter of Mr. Fisher, spokesman for the Universal Peace Party. Jones gets a brief conversation with the pleasant Van Meer, only to later witnesses the man's assassination. Jones chases the culprit through Holland, tracking him to a massive windmill in the Dutch countryside. There Jones, Carol and a British reporter, ffolliott, begin to uncover a web of intrigue that will involve several diabolical twists.

Dad's Preview:  In a plot that only Hitchcock could dream up, we a graced with a brilliant plot prior to the start of World War II. The depth of story and many elaborate sets (the windmill scene, a plane crash into the cold seas) give this film a sense of realism. The actors performances are also top-notch, notably the determined Joel McCrea and beautiful newcomer, Laraine Day.

Walter Wanger Productions; United Artists