The story follows two British intelligence officers, (Robert Newton) and Captain Toby Hunter (Lawrence O'Madden), as they attempt to locate a kidnapped Swedish atomic scientist, Professor Hansen .
The name refers to the frequent ferry travel between London and Dublin used by Nazi spy networks to smuggle information during World War II. Key Cast and Crew The film features several prominent actors of the era: Robert Newton as Captain David Grant. Muriel Pavlow as Marion Decker, an Austrian refugee.
While praised for its construction, some critics noted it lacked "maritime atmosphere," using simple sets and toys in bathtubs for boat scenes. Night Boat to Dublin
makes a small appearance as a taxi driver. Critical Reception and Availability
British Intelligence fears that Hansen is unwittingly passing information about the atomic bomb to Nazi Germany via neutral Ireland. The story follows two British intelligence officers, (Robert
Captain Grant infiltrates a suspicious lawyer's office by posing as a down-and-out military man.
The film frequently airs on Talking Pictures TV and is available on DVD through StudioCanal and retailers like Amazon . Night Boat to Dublin (1946) - IMDb Muriel Pavlow as Marion Decker, an Austrian refugee
as Keitel, in a minor but notable villainous role.