Review of Foreign Correspondent (1940) by Tyler M — 03 Dec 2007

That cuts down our love scene quite a bit, doesn't it?

A great Hitchthingyian action flick from 1940. What more can be said?

The Story: Prior to World War 2, an American journalist tries to expose the enemy before it's too late. Johnny Jones/ Huntley Haverstock is sent overseas to cover a story of a secret treaty between a couple of European countries. It's a fast paced action movie, filled with plenty of great twists and turns, and some great special effects for the time. Told with the style Hitchthingy was known for back in the day, this one will pull you in, and hold you until the very last scene.

The Cast: Joel McCrea, Laraine Day...Joel McCrea: AKA: Johnny Jones, AKA: Huntley Haverstock. An action reporter. An American action reporter. His first job, get the full story of a secret treaty between two European countries. His Second job, stay alive long enough to bring the dark truth into the light. This is one hell of a charming character. He's one the better Hitchthingy leading men, playing the part with near perfection you'll love him, as he's just that d**ned convincing. Laraine Day: AKA: Carol Fisher. The daughter of a European diplomat. Her job, choose between the love of her life and her father. Yet another great casting job by Hitchthingy. Laraine Day is perfectly torn here, as she can't decide what is truly right, in a world full of wrongs. Two of the best leading roles in a Hitchthingy film ever...EVER!

One to Five Scale: 4.

It's a great film but it's a bit long winded. It's worth sitting through, but by the end of the 120 minutes you'll be ready for the credits. But overall the action is great, the suspense of course suspensful, and the acting top notch. A must see for any Hitchthingy fan, or anyone who's just curious to know why he was such a great director.

Tyler.