An English diplomat's (Phillips Holmes) girlfriend (Mae Clarke) tags along as he takes a coded message to Geneva..
Is it worth the time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s black-and-white mysteries that move at the pace of a slow-moving turtle, maybe. If you want something that actually makes sense by the third act, stay far away. It’s for the folks who like old-timey hats and people whispering in corners. Honestly, the whole thing...
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"Is it worth the time? If you have a soft spot for 1930s black-and-white mysteries that move at the pace of a slow-moving turtle, maybe. If you want something that actually makes sense by the third act, stay far away. It’s for the folks who like old-timey hats and people whispering in corners. Honestly, the whole thing feels like a stage play where they forgot to build more than one set. It’s just people walking into rooms, looking surprised, and then walking out again. The vibe check Phillips ..."
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