The story of a man who is on the run and who must clear his name seems to be a common trope with Hitchcock, but it's because he truly does it best. This one in particular provides a specific brand of paranoia provided by the war time it was released in. The concept of "watch out for the man behind your back!" and the fear of your coworkers being involved in something sinister was a real concern of Americans at this time, which I think makes the story more poignant. While I don't think that Robert Cummings was one of Hitchcocks best leading men, the story of Barry Kane and the people he meets along the way is entertaining all the same. The story does feel a bit slow at points, especially when things start to kick off in New York, but it makes up for itself in other places. It isn't my favorite Hitchcock film, but still worth watching.
