Comrade X (1940)

Passed 13 Dec 1940 • Comedy, Romance • 1h 44m

McKinley B. "Mac" Thompson, American reporter in Moscow, smuggles out uncensored news under the alias "Comrade X," but hotel valet Vanya discovers his secret. Vanya fears for the safety of his daughter Golubka ("Theodore") and blackmails Mac into helping her leave the country. Mac is happier about his task once he meets lovely Theodore, but can he convince her of his sincerity? The anti-communist humor becomes alternately grim and farcical.

King Vidor
Director

Ben Hecht, Charles Lederer, Walter Reisch
Writer

Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr, Oscar Homolka
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
Country: United States
Metacritic Score:
DVD Release Date: 16 Nov 2016
Box Office Total:

6.5

IMDb (1752 votes)