Tiger by the Tail

1954
1h 20m

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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueNews reporter John Desmond acquires operative Anna Ray's contact list after her shooting. Her criminal organization pursues him, entangling him in their illegal activities and a perilous cha... Tout lireNews reporter John Desmond acquires operative Anna Ray's contact list after her shooting. Her criminal organization pursues him, entangling him in their illegal activities and a perilous chase.News reporter John Desmond acquires operative Anna Ray's contact list after her shooting. Her criminal organization pursues him, entangling him in their illegal activities and a perilous chase.

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5,8/10

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Anecdotes
Both stars of this film were struggling to revive their careers after seeing their Hollywood hopes collapse in the early 1950s. Larry Parks had been blacklisted because of former Communist associations, while Constance Smith had simply been dropped from a lucrative Twentieth Century-Fox contract after failing to make much impression in her American films, which had been box-office flops. Neither, however, was able to resurrect a career; Parks made only one more film, seven years later.

Gaffes
At about 1h 15m - the Jaguar's registration number is clearly seen - LXP 202 - but seconds later the police officer says they are chasing, "grey Jaguar, SFT 329".

Citations
Jane Claymore: Now Mister Desmond, do try and relax. Just imagine you are in the heart of New York.
John Desmond: Well, that's a great place to relax in

Connexions
Version of Never Come Back (1990)

Bandes originales
I Know Love
Lyric by Sid Colin
Music by Stanley Black
Sung by Marie Bryant (uncredited)

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6/10

Well-paced chase thriller

I thought TIGER BY THE TAIL was one of the better Tempean Films movies I've watched, something which has a kind of Hitchcockian 'wronged man' thriller flavour to it. It stars the Kansas-born imported American star Larry Parks as a journalist who arrives in London and immediately falls for the charms of a femme fatale, played well by Lisa Daniely. Unfortunately she's also involved with a criminal gang, who soon have Parks in their sights.

This is a short and snappy chase thriller with plenty of tension to recommend it. There's also a surprising amount of atmosphere and funny moments, like when Parks visits Thora Hird's house which is straight out of a Hitchcock movie like SABOTEUR. Parks and Constance Smith aren't the most exciting of leads but they're not bad and you get supporting players like Alexander Gauge and Ronald Leigh-Hunt who can be relied upon to give professional performances. The interlude in the hospital is very well done. John Gilling once again directed, from his own script.