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THRILLER . 1936 . 1h 26m . 6.1/10

Secret Agent_

"Dead Women Tell No Tales Was The Motto of This Charming Lady Killer!"

During World War I, a novelist declared dead is recruited by British intelligence and sent to Switzerland under a new identity to assassinate a German spy. Teamed with a fellow agent posing as his wife and an eccentric assassin known as “the General,” the trio close in on their target — until two of them grow ambivalent when their duty to the mission clashes with their consciences.

Starring Madeleine Carroll, John Gielgud, Peter Lorre
6.1/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
1936
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Dead Women Tell No Tales Was The Motto of This Charming Lady Killer!

During World War I, a novelist declared dead is recruited by British intelligence and sent to Switzerland under a new identity to assassinate a German spy. Teamed with a fellow agent posing as his wife and an eccentric assassin known as “the General,” the trio close in on their target — until two of them grow ambivalent when their duty to the mission clashes with their consciences.

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Cast
Madeleine Carroll stars as Elsa Carrington in Secret Agent.
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Year context
Secret Agent was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
During World War I, a novelist declared dead is recruited by British intelligence and sent to Switzerland under a new identity to assassinate a German spy. T...
Secret Agent is a Thriller, Mystery, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 26m.

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
Country
United Kingdom
Rating
6.1/10 (161 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Secret Agent about?
During World War I, a novelist declared dead is recruited by British intelligence and sent to Switzerland under a new identity to assassinate a German spy. Teamed with a fellow agent posing as his wife and an eccentric assassin known as “the General,” the trio close in on their target — until two of them grow ambivalent when their duty to the mission clashes with their consciences.
How long is Secret Agent?
Secret Agent has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in Secret Agent?
The cast of Secret Agent includes Madeleine Carroll, John Gielgud, Peter Lorre, Robert Young, Percy Marmont.
What is the rating of Secret Agent?
Secret Agent has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 161 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Thriller Mystery Romance
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