The Strip is a seedy area in Hollywood. The movie is filmed around the Sunset Strip. Jane Tafford (Sally Forrest) is found murdered and the police investigates. They interrogate Stanley Maxton (Mickey Rooney). He's a drummer in a night club where he pines for cigarette girl Jane but she's more interested in night club owner Sonny Johnson (James Craig). This has a few distinguished musicians including the legendary Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong.
This is a functional crime drama. It struggles to be noir. I don't think Rooney is able to go that dark and the style is limited. The legendary musicians give this movie an edge but it's a little sad to see it used for old style white people dancing. This is closer to a B-movie except for some A level talent.
This is a functional crime drama. It struggles to be noir. I don't think Rooney is able to go that dark and the style is limited. The legendary musicians give this movie an edge but it's a little sad to see it used for old style white people dancing. This is closer to a B-movie except for some A level talent.