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Secret File, U.S.A.

  • TV Series
  • 1955–
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Secret File, U.S.A. (1955)
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William Thompson, an American intelligence agent, goes on missions deep behind enemy lines to gather information about threats to American security and protect American diplomats abroad.William Thompson, an American intelligence agent, goes on missions deep behind enemy lines to gather information about threats to American security and protect American diplomats abroad.William Thompson, an American intelligence agent, goes on missions deep behind enemy lines to gather information about threats to American security and protect American diplomats abroad.

  • Stars
    • Robert Alda
    • Henk Rigters
    • Lous Hensen
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    24
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    • Stars
      • Robert Alda
      • Henk Rigters
      • Lous Hensen
    • 4User reviews
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    Robert Alda
    Robert Alda
    • Maj. William Morgan…
    • 1955
    Henk Rigters
    • Jacques…
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    Lous Hensen
    • Colonel Custer…
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    Lynn Merrick
    Lynn Merrick
    • Nedda
    • 1955
    Kurt Katch
    Kurt Katch
    • Man with the Derby
    • 1955
    Wanda Rotha
    Wanda Rotha
    • Dr. Lang
    • 1955
    Agnes Bernelle
    • Helene van Loon
    • 1955
    Rob de Vries
    Rob de Vries
    • Tonio Florio
    • 1955
    Malvin Barer
    • Logan
    • 1955
    Lo van Hensbergen
    • Pashkof
    • 1955
    Dity Oorthuis
    • Blonde Yvonne
    • 1955
    Pim Dikkers
    • George Ainsley
    • 1955
    Franz van der Linden
    • Piet - the Electrician
    • 1955
    Teddy Scholten
    Teddy Scholten
    • Marlene
    • 1955
    Gaby Rodgers
    Gaby Rodgers
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    • 1955
    Bob De Lange
    • Tolstoy
    • 1955
    Paul Huf
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    • 1955
    Adelheid van der Most
    • Maria
    • 1955
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    5Whitehill

    from not very good to not half bad

    Forget the plot lines. The not-very-good parts were the plot lines, all rather incredulous. The "Mission Firebird" episode had a story that felt like (and sets that looked like) something from Captain Video or earlier.

    The acting, overall, showed every foreign-accented nemesis as a caricature or stereotype. And the most annoying thing (which a previous reviewer mentioned) was that the 4-episode DVD with its nice color cover (the shows are in black and white) highlights (with photo) Alan Alda as one of the two stars, even though he was not in --and apparently had nothing to do with--this series.

    So what's not half bad? The on-location street scenes were great. The general anti- communist tone was a nice throwback to the '50s. And the star, Robert Alda (Alan's brother) had a certain kind of charm plus a great speaking voice; the fact that he narrated parts of each episode made it much more interesting.

    Would I watch these episodes again? No. Would I buy another "Secret File USA" DVD with different episodes, if it ever came out? Sure.
    5sataft-2

    Something is Wrong Here!!!

    With no disrespect meant to the first commentator, something is definitely wrong here! First of all, I remember this show as being quite intriguing when I was age 14, which would have been in 1954.

    In New York City where I lived, the show usually came on about 8:00 pm, right after the news which we watched on CBS with Douglas Edwards. After it was over, we switched to another network to see this show.

    Secondly, I remember the show as having 'more' than 4 episodes and, thirdly, I remember the show having changed time venues in relationship to its scripts.

    Why am I so certain of this? Because I remember the Major going behind enemy lines in Nazi Germany, being led by an undercover German citizen. And while they are traveling on foot toward their destination, at a roadblock, a staff car containing Adolph Hitler stops for a moment, and the major actually reaches for a hidden gun. His German companion then stops him and says, "No, even I cannot allow that!"

    Just to check myself and recollection, I called an old childhood friend in Pennsylvania who is now a TV producer. He was also incredibly fond of this show: which he had to watch in my home in and as his parents couldn't afford a TV set.

    His recollection is the same as mine. He too remembers the show's time venue changing mid run. And he too remembers more than 4 episodes. However, being that he is in the business, he comments that it is highly unlikely that any production company would have made only 4 shows, as it would be expensively foolish - even at that time.

    He points out that even the studio that made the "Rocky Jones Space Ranger" TV series in 1954, produced 39 episodes before abandoning the project in the same year.

    That said, I personally think the earlier episodes that dealt with the end of WW ll were better! And they must be out there somewhere.
    1Gorbo

    Enemies of America beware!

    Enemies of America beware. Deep within the files of the American Intelligence Services are the heroic, never before told stories of the gallant men and women who penetrate enemy lines in order to collect the information necessary for the defense of The United States. This 1955 classic television series stars Robert Alda as international American intelligence agent, Major William Morgan, capturing the entire absurdity of the "cold war" which takes form in these boring stories.

    Episode 1 - Mission Assassin: Intelligence has uncovered a terrorist plot to assassinate the American delegate to the International Peace Conference. The delegate stubbornly insists on going ahead with his speech outlining his plan to unite the free world against aggression, even though it may cost him his life.

    Episode 2 - Mission Chopin: The mastermind behind an enemy agency is suspected of being the famous music promoter Paul Simoneff. Major Morgan is sent to France to recruit famous pianist, Helene Van Loon, to participate in a dangerous mission of cat and mouse.

    Episode 3 - Mission Firebird: The most carefully guarded atomic secrets of the United States have been leaked to terrorists. In order to stop these enemies from using the information, Major Morgan is ordered to locate and stop them from building a nuclear powered aircraft, code-named "Firebird." Episode 4 - Mission "M": Major Morgan is ordered to investigate an international gangster being held in customs at an airport in Amsterdam for carrying a forged passport.

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    • Trivia
      Official Films series starring Robert Alda as Col. Bill Morgan, U.S. espionage agent. The series is based on stories from all branches of U. S. intelligence services. It was produced and directed by Arthur Dreifuss, under the supervision of Donald Robinson, chief historian of SBAEF during World War II. Research was done by Bernard F. Herberick, formerly of the O.S.S.
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      Opening Narration: "Secret File U.S.A - A warning to all enemies of America at home and abroad who are planning acts of aggression. This is the story of the gallant men and women who penetrated and are still penetrating enemy lines to get secret information necessary for the defense of the United States. This is the story of one our nations mightiest weapons. Past, present and future, if necessary - The American Intelligence Service."
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      Edited into Assignment Abroad (1955)

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    • Release date
      • January 1, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands(all interior scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Cinetone
      • Official Films
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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