Midnight Intruder

Barry Gilbert (Louis Hayward) and "Doc" Norton, broke and hungry, enter the unoccupied Reitter country estate, and it's not long before the servants arrive to prepare a home welcoming for the prodigal son, John Clark Reitter, Jr., of a newspaper-publisher, who has been away for several years and whom none of the servants know by sight. They mistake Gilbert as Barry and Gilbert plays along. Later, Gilbert learns that the real Reitter (Jr.) is arrested for murder and his wife, Peggy, appeals to him for Help. With the help of a newspaperman and an attorney he manages to establish Reitter's innocence. He also finds time to fall in love with Patricia Hammond and gets a job as a reporter on Reitter's newspaper.

Anything Louis Hayward appears in he adds zest and energy and a sophisticated charm. An underrated actor who is quite charismatic and great to watch. The film itself is a cosy, light mystery that zips by merrily with a invigorating breeziness. J. C as Hayward's sidekick is quite funny.