This clever mix of crime and newspaper drama with a touch of traditional soap opera thrown in is surprisingly good for a Monogram programmer. It features some good performances and is detailed enough to keep your attention without becoming too convoluted. The story concerns the secrets of the title character's mother (Virginia Howell) who was once married to a crime figure the star reporter (Warren Hull) is trying to have put behind bars. This leads both Howell and Hull to become subject to blackmail, and it becomes more intense when Hull's girlfriend, Marsha Hunt, is framed for murder.
The acting, particularly by Hunt and Howell, is very good. While the budget does look low, that isn't reflected in other qualities that this film has. Morgan Wallace as the gangster is appropriately smarmy, and the twist concerning his former relationship with Howell, exposed early on for the audience to be aware of, floats like a time-bomb ticking over the remainder of the plot. Hull is simply just adequate in his performance, overshadowed by the other actors I mentioned above. There's enough tension and mystery and plenty of twists to keep the audience interested and that shows that on occasion even the skid row studios could come up with something nearly resembling a classic.
The acting, particularly by Hunt and Howell, is very good. While the budget does look low, that isn't reflected in other qualities that this film has. Morgan Wallace as the gangster is appropriately smarmy, and the twist concerning his former relationship with Howell, exposed early on for the audience to be aware of, floats like a time-bomb ticking over the remainder of the plot. Hull is simply just adequate in his performance, overshadowed by the other actors I mentioned above. There's enough tension and mystery and plenty of twists to keep the audience interested and that shows that on occasion even the skid row studios could come up with something nearly resembling a classic.