This weird film noir from 1944 follows Peter Lorre, in a rare lead, a mystery writer who's given a real mystery when a known criminal & turncoat turns up dead & he decides to follow the trail on how this villain became the villain he was known for. The trip leads to various countries & personages where he meets the bad guy's partner, played by Sydney Greenstreet (co-star w/Lorre on numerous films), which uncovers more secrets Lorre can handle. Deft, light (given the material) & brimming w/shadowy intrigue, this adventure runs across the screen on its tiptoes w/a hiss inducing performance by Zachary Scott as the titular bad man.
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