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The Traitor Within
In this drama, a truck driver begins wooing a young woman who still lives with her father who constantly brags how he, not the town mayor, was responsible for catching a regiment of Germans during WW I. Unfortunately, no one in town takes him seriously. Later the daughter meets a German immigrant who confirms her father's claim. She then convinces her boy friend to use this information to blackmail the mayor into giving him a new truck and some extra amenities lest he tell the truth.
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Plot Summary
A discharged soldier returns home to find his wife has died and his business is in ruins. He takes a job as a private investigator, only to find himself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit, murder, and a conspiracy involving a powerful crime syndicate.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'The Traitor Within' received moderate attention, typical for many B-movies of the era. Critics noted its convoluted plot and the earnest performances of its cast, though it was generally seen as a serviceable, if unexceptional, thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Often praised for its atmospheric noir elements and tense pacing.
Some reviews found the plot difficult to follow due to its complexity.
The performances were generally considered competent for the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Traitor Within' is largely undocumented on contemporary platforms, making it difficult to ascertain specific user sentiments.
Fun Fact
The film was produced by Producers Releasing Corporation (PRC), a studio known for its low-budget productions during the 1940s.
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