Review of The Safecracker

This is a neat little movie with a morality story to boot. Colley is an unabashed thief, who is recruited to go on a commando mission. Patriotism is not his cup of tea, but to get out of prison, he agrees. No one, especially Colley is crazy about him going along. Film was starred in and directed by, Ray Milland. Those who thought he was too old for the part, I think miss the plot. He is a man working in a dull job for many years, opening and setting safes in ritzy homes. Thereby he would be older. Of course he is still a striking presence on the screen, handsome and cunning. Colley gets the goods but can not resist stopping to steal a prized statue on the way out. Of course that was his mistake, and his demise. Ray Milland despite some critics is the perfect Colley. Can't see anyone else in the part.