Society Smugglers
Society Smugglers

Society Smugglers

1939Movie70 minEnglish

The Treasury Department plants a female agent in the office of a luggage company that is suspected of smuggling diamonds.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Robert SiodmakGenres: Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

In Berlin, a young woman becomes entangled with a group of smugglers operating under the guise of a respectable business. She finds herself drawn into their dangerous world, navigating a treacherous landscape of deception and illicit activities. As the stakes rise, she must confront her choices and the consequences of her involvement with the society smugglers.

Critical Reception

Society Smugglers, a German film from 1939, received mixed to positive reviews, appreciated for its atmospheric direction and early exploration of film noir themes. While not as widely known as some of its contemporaries, it is recognized for its contribution to the genre and its compelling portrayal of a dark underworld.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric direction by Robert Siodmak.
  • Noted for its early incorporation of film noir elements.
  • Offers a compelling, if somewhat melodramatic, crime narrative.

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Fun Fact

This film was directed by Robert Siodmak, who would later become a prominent director in Hollywood, known for classic film noirs like 'The Killers' and 'Criss Cross'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Having just watched the "Poseidon Adventure" (1972) it thought I ought to stick to the maritime theme and watch this rather enjoyable, if pretty procedural smuggling yarn. Preston Foster has some charm as "Sully" and Irene Harvey some pluck...