Steve (Tom Conway) tries to help his girlfriend Georgia (Martha O'Driscoll) when she gets in trouble. This was 1946, so many things were implied.... like when Georgia might have to do "extra" things to get a job. Of course, the film code was in full force, so it couldn't be spelled out. And there were no laws protecting women applying for jobs at the time, so things were extra complicated. O'Driscoll sings a song titled "I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night"! Dirty, dirty! Even jury tampering. It was a rough time in our history. Steve is the big hero, determined to take on the big boss. But when things go wacky, he's in trouble too! Can he get out of it, and convince the cops he and his girl are innocent? It's pretty silly... Steve pulls some stunts in the court room that are completely over the top. Showing on Turner Classics. This was introduced by the Mankiewicz brothers, Ben and Josh. Story by Earl Felton, best known for 20,000 Leagues and the Lone Wolf films. Felton had a rough life, partly due to polio in both legs, and sadly, ended things by suicide at age 62. Directed by Robert Wise... he won FOUR oscars!
Review of Criminal Court
