While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Walter Pidgeon returns for a third appearance as suave-yet-rugged detective Nick Carter in this fast-paced spy picture.Set very much on the eve of America's entrance into WWII, the plot involves American traitors distributing flyers about a new regime and Nick Carter's (initially reluctant) efforts to track down and put them out of business. Spies, patriotism, murder – it's a neat little movie featuring a solid cast and efficient script.Donald Meek offers able assistance and mild comic relief as Bartholomew the Bee Man. Put in charge of escorting a group of ladies off of a plane, he gets a little overzealous: "The first one that makes a break dies like a dog!" he barks. (Of course, they trample him and give him a bump on the head.) Other capable cast members include Tom Conway as a shady character; Kaaren Verne as an earnest immigrant pressured to betray her new country; and Joyce Compton as would-be detective Chris Cross.Walter Pidgeon looks like he's enjoying himself as the dashing lead character who spouts like dialog like, "Well, this is swell. Seven beautiful girls and every one of them a murder suspect." There's not much substance, really, but it's a pleasant mix of adventure, mystery and comedy.

Funny, back in the 30s, 40s and into the 50s the B picture was still a feature that was many times better that the A feature. Not the case here, except for Walter Pidgeon the rest of the actors can't pull off a lousy script. Typical "5th column" stuff from just before the war, I think it was to get the US ready for war with Germany. I understand this purpose but couldn't the studio generated a more realist script? As this was the last Nick Cannon film, I guess they decided to skip a script and get something out. I am watching the film as I type this, fortunately the credits are rolling now and I can turn off this turkey. As my summary says, Mr. Tritten review was Right On.

This is a series B-movie from MGM, and since it had a much higher budget and production values by Bs at Monogram and Columbia Studios, it was rather pretty to look at--even if the plot was a bit silly and some of the characters were ridiculous.Walter Pidgeon went slumming in this film, as the usual A-list actor was cast as the detective, Nick Carter. His sidekick (practically a requirement in all B-detective films) was a highly unusual choice, as Donald Meek looked and acted nothing like the usual assistant. At first, I did not like this (though I usually love Meek in films). I think this was because they made Meek's character too bizarre and downright loopy! Him and his stupid bees--what a dumb plot idea. However, later, when you see Meek (one of the smallest and most harmless looking supporting actors) beating the snot out of the Nazi spies, the film really heated up!! Oddly, Pidgeon seemed mostly asleep in the film--and did very little. Most of the time, cute little Donald Meek was the one who sprang into action to save the day!! While I liked Meek, I definitely detested the lady detective played by Joyce Compton. While she often played ditsy ladies in films, here she is practically an imbecile and was a major hindrance to the plot. No detective is THAT stupid and I tired of her one-note performance.Still, despite its many flaws, the film was fast-paced and reasonably fun--making it an excellent time-passer.

"Sky Murder" turned out to be Nick Carter's final case, which is a shame. The series had a lot going for it, including handsome, commanding Walter Pidgeon as Carter in one of his best roles. "Sky Murder" is a fast-moving mystery involving subversives - Nazis no doubt. Ten years later and it would have been Communists. After a murder in a locked airplane compartment, a German refugee (Kaaren Verne) becomes a suspect, and Nick is sure she didn't do it. It's never easy for Nick to work on a case because of people who won't leave him alone, and this time is no different. Donald Meek as Bartholemew is still around with his bees, and he has a hilarious fight scene. There's also a pseudo-detective, Christine Cross (Joyce Compton) who is a complete airhead.This series had a nice, chaotic and humorous feel to it, with the anchor ably provided by Pidgeon who puts up with Bartholemew and here, Compton, but never seems to get flustered. Really fun. It's a shame there were so few of the Nick Carter films.