Whilst made by BIP this supposed comedy boasts two American stars in Ben Lyon and Sally Eilers and an American director,no less than Allen Dwan,director of the original Jazz Singer.In fact the only English contribution is from music hall star,Harry Tate,who is by far the funniest things in this misfiring comedy.Presumably it is a spoof of spy films,which were then the rage,but it just isn't funny.I wonder if BIP were able to claim it for quota purposes.
3 Reviews
Funny spy film parody
Mbakkel212 July 2018
"I Spy" (1934, USA). Director: Allan Dwan.
Starring: Ben Lyon, Sally Eilers, H.F. Maltby and Andrews Englemann.
A British film with two Americans in the leads and an American director.
Ben Lyon was often cast as a romantic lead, but in this film he proved that he was a talented comedian too.
I like comedies, in which ordinary persons are recruited as spies. Notable examples are "Hot Enough for June" (1964) and "Spy" (2015).
"I Spy" is fast-paced with lots of funny lines. There is a good chemistry between Lyon and Eilers. Lyon's character, Wally Sawyer, is not clumsy, but rather inventive, using clever tricks to neutralize his enemies and his charm to be acquainted with the Countess.
Starring: Ben Lyon, Sally Eilers, H.F. Maltby and Andrews Englemann.
A British film with two Americans in the leads and an American director.
Ben Lyon was often cast as a romantic lead, but in this film he proved that he was a talented comedian too.
I like comedies, in which ordinary persons are recruited as spies. Notable examples are "Hot Enough for June" (1964) and "Spy" (2015).
"I Spy" is fast-paced with lots of funny lines. There is a good chemistry between Lyon and Eilers. Lyon's character, Wally Sawyer, is not clumsy, but rather inventive, using clever tricks to neutralize his enemies and his charm to be acquainted with the Countess.
The 21 Year Old Stewart Granger
Single-Black-Male4 November 2003
Having made his screen debut as an extra at the age of 20 alongside Bebe Daniels, Granger continued to pursue his acting career by appearing in this film. He's not noticeable, but he was around before James Mason even though he's four years younger than Mason.
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