In the first case, the detective utilises the aid of young Martha to clear her fiancé, John Kendall, who has been falsely convicted of murder.

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Two slight crime stories add up to an overlong picture which hasn't the material to justify its length.

Unambitious direction and indifferent scripts add little to the simple, under-developed themes.

"[3] Kine Weekly wrote: "The picture keeps Stryker, competently portrayed by Clifford Evans, and his stooge, Sam, amusingly drawn by George Woodbridge, out of things during the initial stages, but they, nevertheless, come up fast on the rails and contribute to two exciting finishes.

"[4] Picturegoer wrote: "Split-second timing and no frills are the requirements for these package thrillers, designed for American commercial television.