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Tim Hanley, an American agent, posing as a lawyer with the United States Embassy in London, and Reggie Oliver, a Scotland Yard detective, posing as a music critic are both keeping their eye on Carla Nillson, a famous singer, whom they suspect of espionage. They all meet in London, then in Lisbon, and eventually in New York City, where Carla sings on the radio.
A British politician, believed to be a spy, is murdered on a transatlantic liner. A determined reporter, along with a charming socialite, attempts to uncover the truth behind the assassination amidst a host of suspicious characters. As they delve deeper, they realize the victim's identity and motives are far more complex than initially assumed, leading them into a dangerous web of intrigue.
International Lady received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with critics often finding its plot convoluted and its pacing uneven. While some appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful mystery, many felt the film failed to deliver a satisfying resolution. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.
The film struggles with a confusing and underdeveloped plot.
Performances are generally adequate but do little to elevate the material.
Lacks the suspense and intrigue expected from a mystery thriller.
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Despite being a mystery film set on an ocean liner, a significant portion of the film was actually shot on a soundstage, with only limited exterior shots suggesting the ship's journey.
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George Brent ("Hanley") and Basil Rathbone ("Oliver") work quite well together in this fast moving, if very wordy, espionage thriller. Both are charged with working together to thwart a Nazi plot to interfere with the flow of vital aircraft...