Scotland Yard Investigator
Scotland Yard Investigator

Scotland Yard Investigator

1945Movie68 minEnglish

A London curator loses the Mona Lisa to a collector, who discovers it's a fake.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Arthur CrabtreeGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a scientist working on a secret invention is murdered, Scotland Yard Inspector Mike McGowan is brought in to solve the case. As McGowan delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of espionage and intrigue involving foreign agents and a double-crossing accomplice. The investigation leads him through dimly lit London streets and into dangerous confrontations to prevent the stolen invention from falling into the wrong hands.

Critical Reception

Scotland Yard Investigator was a modest B-movie production that received a generally lukewarm reception from critics. It was noted for its attempt at suspense and its typical British crime drama elements, but it was often overshadowed by more prominent thrillers of the era. Audiences at the time likely appreciated its straightforward mystery plot and efficient pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a competent, if uninspired, wartime espionage thriller.
  • Features a standard detective investigation with a few moments of tension.
  • The plot relies on familiar tropes of the British crime genre.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by Warner Bros. British studios, a subsidiary that produced numerous B-movies and supporting features during the 1940s.

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CinemaSerf

This is quite an engaging little mystery. Sir C. Aubrey Smith ("Collison") is director of the National Art Museum charged with repatriating artworks after the end of WWII. When some colleagues from the Parisian Louvre arrive to collect the ...