In the Glitter Palace (1977 TV Movie) User Reviews

Underrated

[blumdeluxe · 7/10 · 28 March 2017]

In my opinion, this one is a bit underrated. The movie tells us the story of a lawyer searching the truth behind a murder his client is accused for. In doing so he explores a network of blackmail and hidden love that finally leads to some personal conclusions.

I actually really liked the film. It treats the topic of homosexuality with respect and from different perspectives, features strong women but thereby doesn't turn all men into monsters. Especially for a movie that's a bit older, I am pleasantly surprised. As for the case itself, what we get is a pretty classic line of investigation, nothing all too exciting but nothing boring as well and decently scripted so you want to know how the action continues.

This is not a blockbuster or a must-see, you can live without it. But if you have a chance of giving it a watch and wonder if it's worth your time, in my eyes you should go for it.

Nice ordinary legal drama

[grapevinedeluxe · 1/10 · 23 September 2007]

Made in Canada according to the DVD jacket, although it also says the DVD creation was done by John Matarazzo and Logan Strand at Stone River Studios, Saddle River Valley, NY.

The DVD jacket says, The rising star at a high profile law firm is asked by the woman he loves to defend her best friend who is charged with a vicious murder which she says she didn't commit. He agrees to defend her and the intrigue begins.

This is a decent enough movie as far as the plot and the acting goes; Chad's character is mentored by the always watchable and affable David Craig; however, the lighting and picture quality was not well done in the transfer to DVD, and the sound was horrendous. The background street noises, bar scenes and other music completely overwhelmed the dialogue and when it wasn't, there was still a most annoying scratchy old-record white noise. Only extreme stubbornness and a long-running appreciation of Chad Everett's many charms, along with a faint hope that improvement was imminent, kept me hanging in till the bitter end. Do yourself a favor and wait for this to show up on TV - maybe write a note to TVLand about airing some of the good old made for TV movies.