An enjoyable Alfred Hitchcock crime drama that has the feel of a young person's adventure, thanks to its teenage lead. Robert (Derrick de Marney) is accused of killing an actress whom he finds on a beach. He protests his innocence but the police think they have their man. He manages to escape court and goes on the run with Erica (Nova Pilbeam), the young daughter of the police chief (Percy Marmont). At first Erica is reluctant and thinks Robert should give himself up (though could easily have given him up) then she begins to feel he is innocent and helps him find the proof...
They find a tramp called Old Will (Edward Rigby) who could recognise the real murderer (George Curzon). However, the police are hot on their heels, can they find the murderer before it's too late?
The film is fast moving, filled with wholesome thrills and amusing asides. It really is like a Famous Five adventure with Erica the wide eyed and naive but determined heroine against the grown-up world.
