In general I agree with the two previous comments: this is a rather plodding, but competently filmed story within the early 50s parameters of anti-Communist drama. However, I cannot help remarking on the film's weird obsession with "women's shoulder strap bags." Although they have no real impact on the plot, they are repeatedly referred to or shown prominently. Also, I find the Party's tactic of threatening to expose members who wish to quit or are otherwise uncooperative nonsensical. This idea also appears in other films of the period. Even if it were true that such threats were made it would still make little or no sense as a functional threat. The exposed Communist would simply retaliate by exposing other Communists still loyal to the Party, I would imagine.
Review of Walk East on Beacon!
