Why is Inspector Ed Cornell trying to railroad Frankie Christopher for the murder of model Vicky Lynn?Why is Inspector Ed Cornell trying to railroad Frankie Christopher for the murder of model Vicky Lynn?Why is Inspector Ed Cornell trying to railroad Frankie Christopher for the murder of model Vicky Lynn?
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May Beatty
- Lady Handelas Lady Handel
- (as Mae Beatty)
Edward Biby
- Nightclub Patronas Nightclub Patron
- (uncredited)
Promoter Frankie Christopher, being grilled by police in the murder of model Vicky Lynn, recalls in flashback: First meeting her as a waitress, Frankie decides to parlay her beauty into social acceptance and a lucrative career. He succeeds only too well: she's on the eve of deserting him for Hollywood...when someone kills her. Now Frankie gets the feeling that Inspector Ed Cornell is determined to pin the killing on him and only him. He's right. And the only one he can turn to for help is Jill, the victim's sister, who's been cool toward him... —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Excellent Film Noir
There's a lot to like about this Film Noir: excellent use of shadows (some spectacular patterns), Victor Mature's best acting role, Carole Landis' (who's both a better actress & prettier than Betty Grable) juicy part, Laird Cregar in one of the best scary roles of his too short career, & a strong plot. For cheesecake fans: yes, you do get to see Betty's great legs in a swimming pool scene that seems to have been incorporated into this film for just that purpose. For beefcake fans: yes, you do get to see Victor's chest in the same swimming pool scene. So everyone should have something to be happy about. There's lots of suspects here (five solid ones) to choose from, & I got it wrong, so the film gets an extra point for that. I rate it 9/10.
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- wrbtu
- May 19, 2003
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