Conspirator (1950)

It was better than I expected...

This movie is set in post-World War II London, and is about a young woman who marries an older man who works as a Soviet spy. She discovers his secret, and tries to make him quit. He continues his secret life, and she threatens to expose him to the authorities. He must kill her, but things don't go quite as planned. There are some surprise plot twists not expected, especially at the end. Elizabeth Taylor was only around 17 when this movie came out, and she's stunningly gorgeous here. Robert Taylor plays her husband, and he does a great job as the sinister husband with a double life. I liked this movie well enough that I would watch it again. May 31, 2008

QUEEN ELIZABETH

I was stunned when I saw this film two days ago... The production values are alarmingly low and the script let the stars down. Elizabeth Taylor- in her frist adult role - struggles valiantly - and succeeds... It`s a shame her privatelife overshadows her great past.... She is a method actress and her warmth and choices makes me proud of her. Miss Taylor has the gift of letting us think acting is the easiest profession in the world.

I hail u the greatest movieactress of the last century:-) June 22, 2005

Surprisingly Gripping First Adult Role For Elizabeth Taylor

Having only seen this film for the first time recently I was pleasantly surprised by its overraul quality and very good performances. Being a big Elizabeth Taylor fan I had read over the years how it was a "False start" for her in adult roles but really Elizabeth handles herself excellently in this very intriguing story of a young American bride in London finding out her new husband is not all he seems.

Based on the novel by Humphrey Slater, "Conspirator", has a storyline often used in previous tense marital thrillers however here it is shaped in a very gripping manner that keeps your attention, in particular in the later part of the film when Elizabeth learns the truth about who her husband actually is. The duck shooting scene in particular is very tense and gripping and the tense feel to this second half really earns the film mor estars in my book.
Elizabeth's performance once again reveals what a fine actress she was. Considering she was only 16 or so when she made this film she does an excellent job against the well honed skills of Robert Taylor. The film benefits greatly from the fine English supporting cast and the location photography in England.
The film is an early but worthy introduction to older roles for Elizabeth and with such triumphs as "Father of the Bride" and "A Place in the Sun" just around the corner she was set for a smooth transition from her child performing years into adult roles.
A good film to include in your collection, done with all the care typical of MGM of that time. Enjoy it! March 24, 2002

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