Frankly, I had never heard of director S. Sylvan Simon, I knew little about Franchot Tone (still do) and even less about Janet Blair, and I watched a truly decrepit copy of this flick ... still, I'm glad I did, because this is one of the most fun noir thrillers I have ever watched.
Tone delivers the closest thing to a perfect unassuming performance. His portrait of PI Stuart Bailey resonates with candor, notably when he admits that he leaves physical fighting to others. Blair is equally fun, heading a gallery of beauties like Janis Carter, Adele Jergens and Glenda Farrell.
Great action sequences, difficult to comment on quality of photography because of the poor copy, but I'm really glad that I stuck it out.
Greatly recommended!
Tone delivers the closest thing to a perfect unassuming performance. His portrait of PI Stuart Bailey resonates with candor, notably when he admits that he leaves physical fighting to others. Blair is equally fun, heading a gallery of beauties like Janis Carter, Adele Jergens and Glenda Farrell.
Great action sequences, difficult to comment on quality of photography because of the poor copy, but I'm really glad that I stuck it out.
Greatly recommended!