To Catch a Spy
The blueprints of an aeroplane built from an ultra-secret metal are stolen from national security. French secret service agent Walder believes that the documents are now in Switzerland, in the hands of a man named Lindbaum. The latter agrees to hand over the blueprints in return for a large sum of money. Another agent, Francis Coplan, is sent to Switzerland to handle the deal, but Lindbaum only has half of the documents because he was double-crossed by Kalpannen, an international crook. With the help of Heidi, a Swiss correspondent, Coplan sets out to identify the members of Kalpannen’s gang, only to find that they have all been murdered…
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Plot Summary
A handsome but rather clumsy American insurance investigator, Terry Arbuckle, is sent to London to investigate a series of jewel thefts. He suspects the thief is none other than the elegant and beautiful Countess Nadia, who is also a suspect in the disappearance of her husband. Terry finds himself drawn to the Countess, complicating his investigation as he tries to uncover the truth.
Critical Reception
To Catch a Spy received a mixed reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its lighthearted espionage theme and the performances of its leads, others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, if unremarkable, crime comedy.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its charming lead actors and lighthearted spy antics.
- Criticized by some for a somewhat formulaic plot and uneven comedic moments.
- An enjoyable, albeit lightweight, entry in the spy-comedy genre of its time.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Counterplot' and later renamed 'To Catch a Spy' for its release.
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