Scotland Yard Inspector Geoffrey James comes to the United States looking for a band of international gem-thieves who have smuggled a rich load of jewels from England to America via a trans-ocean airline. Anne Hogan, an airline hostess, aids him in his quest.
Acting
Henry Wilcoxon's accent working overtime to sell 'Scotland Yard.'
Production
Stock footage airlines and obviously fake jewels—budget transparency!
Director
Leslie Goodwins
Henry Wilcoxon
Inspector Geoffrey James
Mary Brian
Anne Hogan
Douglass Dumbrille
Frank Farrington
Virginia Dale
Irene Trilling
Tom Fadden
Amos Wright
Edward Earle
District Attorney
Robert Kent
Police Lt. Ricco
Ralph Dunn
Police Sgt. Martin
Don C. Harvey
Police Sgt. Blake
Douglas Evans
Radio Announcer
Paul Newlan
Henchman
Allan Nixon
Lt. Ashley
Hugh Prosser
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Goodwins' 47th film in seven years—RKO kept him busier than a one-armed wallpaper hanger.
The title cashed in on Webb's radio Dragnet fame despite zero connection—1940s bait-and-switch at its finest.
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