Dick Powell is a proto-James Bond of sorts as he sleuths through this global smuggling ring plot. On the bright side, there are international locations, Powell does a stand-up job as the globetrotting detective, and there are some intriguing puzzle-like conundrums in terms of the criminals' schemes and methods, a touch of exoticism, and several minor twists. But coming in at 108 mins, boy does it out stay its welcome. It reminded me of T-Men (1947) as it is almost a PSA about how gallant our police authorities are, but that movie was far more dynamic and incendiary compared to this meandering snoozefest. As usual with quasi-noir like this, I almost never regret watching any example of the genre - here, I just ended up with mixed feelings. Again, focussing on the positives: it puts a spotlight on international crime in the 1930s (the time it's set in), and the methods used to counter it, plus it claims to be based on actual cases. It also jumps around in setting with some scenes on trains and ships which adds a jolt of variety to the mix. Another bonus is the appearance of the striking-looking Swedish actress Signe Hasso who gives a notably inscrutable and icy turn as a key suspect in the criminal syndicate. Watching it in two/three sittings as I did might help you get through it - YMMV.