Smart Alec (1951)

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"This is a very odd little British crime movie, told in a semi-humorous way. The movie features the exceedingly slimy Peter Reynolds as a man who plans the perfect murder. The plot has plenty of twists and turns but is spoiled somewhat by the descent into farcical overacting in the second half, with various actors continually shouting at each other which quickly becomes tiring. One of the most interesting things about this cheapie is the supporting cast, featuring Kynaston Reeves as an interferin"