Traitor Spy (also known as The Torso Murder Mystery) is a 1939 British thriller film directed by Walter Summers and starring Bruce Cabot, Marta Labarr, Tamara Desni and Edward Lexy. It was written by Jan Van Lusil, Summers and Ralph Gilbert Bettison based on the novel of the same title by T.C.H. Jacobs (as Jacques Pendower) and was shot at Welwyn Studios with sets designed by Ian White.
Premise Both Scotland Yard and the security services are on the trail of some stolen blueprints and believe there is a link with a headless body discovered in Devon.
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Reception The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "This spectacular if somewhat involved story is put over with a wealth of sensational devices, at a swift pace, and with definite punch. It works up to a really exciting and suspenseful climax. The character drawing is good and the acting competent."
Kine Weekly wrote: "Spectacular thick-ear espionage melodrama, generously coloured with every traditional pigment. Sensationalism is not, however, courted at the cost of credibility, The story points the way to vigorous entertainment of urgent topicality and, at the same time, establishes a stern moral.
The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Excellent honest-to-goodness espionage drama. ... Workmanlike presentation ensures a vigorous action melodrama for the masses, with a topical note aiding its appeal."
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