I See a Dark Stranger

directed by Frank Launder
Category: "Suspense"
Year of Release:1946
Date Added:12/10/2011
Date Watched:12/09/2011
Description:Bridie Quilty (Deborah Kerr) is an Irish girl raised to hate the British. During WWII, she tries to join the IRA, but failing that, agrees to help a German spy gather info about D-Day. Bridie isn't fully aware of how serious a thing she's involved with. Meanwhile, Lt. David Baynes (Trevor Howard) happens upon her and falls immediately in love. He follows Bridie all over as she pursues her goal. When she realizes what she's got, she realizes she can't help the Germans. She destroys the evidence. She and David are captured by the Germans but escape. They realize that the info Bridie has will only get them into future trouble, so they plan on turning themselves in. But when they hear that the D-Day invasion has taken place, they run. Bridie goes back to Ireland while David rejoins the war. He returns and marries her after the war.
My Rating:7

Reviews for I See a Dark Stranger

Review - I See a Dark Stranger

Kinda fun in a cute way. Deborah Kerr isn't quite convincing as a spy, but she gives it a good try.

I saw this movie on Turner Classic Movies. It has a good mix of suspense, romance and humor that rings true most of the time.

Reviewed by Roger on 2011-12-10 14:43:54

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