This is an intriguing British crime drama (with a ton of comical overtones and a bit of song and dance) dealing with a mysterious fence of stolen jewelry (only known as "the squeaker") who reports to the police the names of the jewel thieves who refuse to do business with him (or her). Even the robbers themselves don't know exactly who "the squeaker" is, so when one of the suspected thieves (Robert Newton) is arrested, they make an escape so they can expose the mysterious party.
Veteran matinee idol Edmund Lowe is as dashing as William Powell and Ronald Colman, playing a disgraced Scotland Yard agent who after spending time in prison, is given an agency job to help expose "the squeaker", and finds himself involved with the pretty Ann Todd who was earlier fooled as to his identity.
Spouting a thick Scottish accent, Alastair Sim steals every moment he's on screen as a vivacious reporter, and the talented Tamara Desni performs several musical numbers as Newton's girlfriend. The film is attractively filmed but has some slow stretches. It's still worth seeking out with its complex plot and superb technical aspects, as well as some great sets and costumes.
Veteran matinee idol Edmund Lowe is as dashing as William Powell and Ronald Colman, playing a disgraced Scotland Yard agent who after spending time in prison, is given an agency job to help expose "the squeaker", and finds himself involved with the pretty Ann Todd who was earlier fooled as to his identity.
Spouting a thick Scottish accent, Alastair Sim steals every moment he's on screen as a vivacious reporter, and the talented Tamara Desni performs several musical numbers as Newton's girlfriend. The film is attractively filmed but has some slow stretches. It's still worth seeking out with its complex plot and superb technical aspects, as well as some great sets and costumes.