Package for Jasper
Package for Jasper

Movie spotlight

Package for Jasper

1944
Movie
8 min
English

Jasper receives a musical instrument in the mail and plays a few tunes with the scarecrow.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Walter R. BoothGenres: Short, Mystery, Film Noir

Plot Summary

A Scotland Yard detective investigates a series of baffling murders linked to a mysterious parcel delivery service. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dangerous network of spies and saboteurs operating on the eve of war. The investigation leads him on a perilous chase through London's shadowy underworld.

Critical Reception

As a wartime propaganda short, 'Package for Jasper' was effective in its time for its suspenseful storytelling and patriotic undertones. While not widely critically reviewed in the modern sense, its function as a piece of morale-boosting cinema is recognized. Audiences at the time would have appreciated its thrilling mystery and its depiction of British resilience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its efficient pacing and suspenseful mystery.

  • Recognized as a well-crafted piece of wartime propaganda.

  • Appreciated for its contribution to maintaining morale during difficult times.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by the Crown Film Unit, a British government agency established during World War II to create films for propaganda and informational purposes.

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