Released in post-war 1947, "T-Men" is about two employees of the Treasury Department, back when it had a wider scope, including taxes, borders, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service. Counterfeiting was under its purview, and the film is a story about two agents who infiltrate the mob to stop its distribution of counterfeit money and revenue stamps.
The B&W cinematography has been called "noir", and rightfully so, despite the film's intrusive voice-overs and a documentarian presentation that includes a message from the Treasury Department itself. Thankfully, the acting is good and the camera work is stylish. After a slow start, the film becomes more interesting.
Watch for the cameo by June Lockhart.
Without the numerous voice-overs, "T-Men" would have been a much better film. Still, it performed well at the box office, and its success led to a CBS radio show.
The B&W cinematography has been called "noir", and rightfully so, despite the film's intrusive voice-overs and a documentarian presentation that includes a message from the Treasury Department itself. Thankfully, the acting is good and the camera work is stylish. After a slow start, the film becomes more interesting.
Watch for the cameo by June Lockhart.
Without the numerous voice-overs, "T-Men" would have been a much better film. Still, it performed well at the box office, and its success led to a CBS radio show.