Susan foster (Carla Lehmann) is cast into a web of international intrigue when she decides to hide fugitive British agent Alan Thurston (James Mason) from Nazi agents in the Vichy colony of Algiers. Thurston's mission is to recover a camera revealing the exact location where the Allies are rehearsing operations for the invasion of North Africa. His every move is followed by Dr. Muller, a Nazi sympathiser, who will stop at nothing to acquire the camera and capture the Allied group.

Candlelight in Algeria is a classic British wartime film that has rarely been seen since its wartime release in 1944 and James Mason is in top form as a suave, courageous wartime spy.

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Mason ... Alan Thurston
Carla Lehmann ... Susan Foster
Raymond Lovell ... Von Alven
Enid Stamp-Taylor ... Maritza
Walter Rilla ... Dr. Muller
Pamela Stirling ... Yvette
Lea Seidl ... Sister
Sybille Binder ... Woman
Hella Kürty ... Maid
Paul Bonifas ... French Proprietor
Leslie Bradley ... Henri de Lange
Harold Berens ... Toni
Cot D'Ordan ... Hotel Manager
Richard George ... Captain Matthews
Meinhart Maur ... Schultz

Country:UK
Language:English
Release Date:30 July 1944 (USA)
Runtime:82 min
Sound Mix:Mono
Color:Black and White