Review of 13 Rue Madeleine (1947) by Avantika S — 12 Feb 2007

This World War II thriller is One of the many greats classic from Hollywood's golden age this remains one of the best. film with performances by James Cagney.

This review of 13 Rue Madeleine (1947) was written by Avantika S on 12 Feb 2007.

13 Rue Madeleine has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gary C (555) on 01 Apr 2008

The first half of this post war-time drama is a straight propaganda piece, filmed in newsreel style, showing how the plucky ladies and chaps…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 03 Apr 2008

A good spy thriller, Cagney is a strong lead and the plot is easy to follow…

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By Päivi L (67) on 08 Aug 2008

Mission Impossible 40's style ;) Pretty funny WW2 thriller of American secret agents going behind enemy lines in the invaded France…

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By Xgary X (983) on 02 Apr 2008

The first half of this post war-time drama is a straight propaganda piece, filmed in newsreel style, showing how the plucky ladies and chaps…

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By Jamison R (287) on 18 May 2010

This came out right after the end of WWII and was a bit of a propaganda device in a way to show how the Allies won the war…

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By Doug N (64) on 22 Oct 2007

One day I'll write a blurb. Few will notice. I'll be satisfied. Life will continue…

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By Paul C (2,626) on 26 Apr 2008

Average World War II thriller, with an espionage slant and some nice performances particularly from Conte and Cagney (being Caney as usual)…

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By Orlok W (1,270) on 21 Mar 2011

Funny in places, this somewhat disjointed tale of WW2 espionage is quite watchable but hardly compelling…

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By Private U (13,627) on 25 Jul 2008

It's a pretty straight-forward (almost rather stripped down) spy flick…

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By Harim K (87) on 07 Jan 2011

I dunno... james cagney seems too small to take down nazis with his bare hands…

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