Secrets of Scotland Yard
“THE STORY OF ADVENTUROUS AND GALLANT PEOPLE!”
Synopsis
Secrets of Scotland Yard is Republic's spin on a plotline first elucidated in the old E. Phillips Oppenheim novel The Great Impersonation. After losing WW I, the German high command, with remarkable foresight, prepares for the next war by planting a spy in the British Admiralty. Edgar Barrier plays the dual role of the German spy and his British twin brother. When one twin is killed, the other assumes his identity. The question: is the surviving brother the "good" one or the bad? It is up to C. Aubrey Smith, cast as Scotland Yard inspector Sir Christopher Belt, to sort out the mystery. Though it owes a great deal to the aforementioned Oppenheim yarn, Secrets of Scotland Yard is actually based on a novel by Denison Clift, who also wrote the screenplay.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1944
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Denison Clift
- Original Title
- Secrets of Scotland Yard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Blair
Denison Clift
William Bradford
Fred Allen
Department Leadership Roster
George Blair
Director
Denison Clift
Screenplay
Fred Allen
Editor
William Bradford
Director of Photography
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Secrets of Scotland Yard
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What is Secrets of Scotland Yard about?
Secrets of Scotland Yard is Republic's spin on a plotline first elucidated in the old E. Phillips Oppenheim novel The Great Impersonation. After losing WW I, the German high command, with remarkable foresight, prepares for the next war by planting a spy in the British Admiralty. Edgar Barrier plays the dual role of the German spy and his British twin brother. When one twin is killed, the other assumes his identity. The question: is the surviving brother the "good" one or the bad? It is up to C. Aubrey Smith, cast as Scotland Yard inspector Sir Christopher Belt, to sort out the mystery. Though it owes a great deal to the aforementioned Oppenheim yarn, Secrets of Scotland Yard is actually based on a novel by Denison Clift, who also wrote the screenplay.
Who directed Secrets of Scotland Yard?
Secrets of Scotland Yard was directed by George Blair.
Who stars in Secrets of Scotland Yard?
The principal cast of Secrets of Scotland Yard includes Edgar Barrier, Stephanie Bachelor, C. Aubrey Smith, Lionel Atwill, Henry Stephenson.
When was Secrets of Scotland Yard released and how long is it?
Secrets of Scotland Yard was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Is Secrets of Scotland Yard based on a book or true story?
Secrets of Scotland Yard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Denison Clift".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Secrets of Scotland Yard?
Secrets of Scotland Yard holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).