Production
The Adventures of Tartu began life with the working title, Sabotage Agent, while the title, Tartu was also used. The film was released in England in late 1943 as Sabotage Agent, eight minutes longer (111 vs. 103 minutes) than the American release. The difference in running time is, due to at number of short added scenes, mostly near the end of the film, plus the addition of alternate and extended shots throughout the film. A different exterior factory shot is seen exploding in each film. Principal photography took place in July and August 1942 at MGM's London studios; it was the studio's first British production in two years. With an American director but an all-British cast, featuring Donat, whose last film, The Young Mr Pitt, like The Adventures of Tartu, was a propaganda film. An unusual use of a captured Junkers Ju 88 bomber in Luftwaffe markings is featured. Use of archival film from the London Blitz and of a Messerschmitt Bf 110 fighter also lends an air of authenticity.
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