Review of Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) by Scott C — 07 Oct 2013

As I have come to know, this film is historically important simply for the fact that it was the first Hollywood film to attack the Nazis. In 1939 the U.S. was not at war and many of the studios were not keen about such controversial fare.

However, Warner Bros. had the guts to do it and they used a real story as basis for the drama. Edward G Robinson is solid as usual and he is supported by a cast of mostly unknowns (aside from George Sanders).

As a film it is not that amazing and for some reason at times if felt awkward to watch. That does not detract from its importance in history however.