Secret Agent(1936) Review

Alfred Hitchcock's is often considered a "transitional" work from his British period, sitting between the massive success of The 39 Steps and the darker Sabotage . While not always ranked among his top-tier masterpieces, it is a fascinating, morally complex spy thriller that highlights the "Master of Suspense" in his early, experimental prime. The Plot: Duty vs. Conscience

Set during World War I, the film follows British novelist Edgar Brodie (John Gielgud), whose death is faked so he can assume the identity of "Ashenden". Sent to Switzerland to identify and eliminate a German spy, he is joined by: Secret Agent (1936) – Alfred Hitchcock - The Mind Reels Secret Agent(1936)