In this Hitchcockian thriller, a good Samaritan becomes the target of vicious bank robbers who mistakenly think he has stolen their loot. This low-budget film noir is marvelously entertaining, with fine black-and-white cinematography and a good cast. Tourneur keeps things moving at a fast pace, maintaining the suspense at a high level. Although the beefy Ray does not necessarily look like everyman, he is surprisingly effective as a man at the wrong place at the wrong time, becoming unwittingly involved with gangsters. Equally good is Bancroft as a woman who joins him on his adventures. Keith is the level-headed goon while Bond is hilarious as his high-strung partner.
