A low budget film noir from Poverty Row, P. R. C., which clearly did not stand for Pristine Resplendent Cinema. Devoid of any gloss or glamour; the faded, washed out print, the boxy, lo-fi soundtrack and the inherently clunky performance all serve to enhance the movie's period charm, exuding an almost tangible eeriness to every scene, making for inscrutably compulsive viewing.
Lying through his teeth, Edmund MacDonald appears to be dropping himself in it from a great height, but there's a twist, a turn, a swivel and a MacGuffin to negotiate before the final outcome.
Though the action revolves around 'The 711 Club', replete with a variety of dining experiences, the unfolding plot remains engrossing. Murder seems to draw little more than cool detachment, with the clipped 63 minute running time offering little scope for protracted outpourings of grief.
I confess to having had low expectations of this low cost entry, but despite the absence of polish and panache, it succeeds in holding the attention, as beautiful, dutiful Mary Beth Hughes assumes the role of detective, determined to solve the murder mystery. Ungainly, but gainful, 'The Lady Confesses' emerges as a quirky and ultimately rewarding addition to the noir catalogue.
Lying through his teeth, Edmund MacDonald appears to be dropping himself in it from a great height, but there's a twist, a turn, a swivel and a MacGuffin to negotiate before the final outcome.
Though the action revolves around 'The 711 Club', replete with a variety of dining experiences, the unfolding plot remains engrossing. Murder seems to draw little more than cool detachment, with the clipped 63 minute running time offering little scope for protracted outpourings of grief.
I confess to having had low expectations of this low cost entry, but despite the absence of polish and panache, it succeeds in holding the attention, as beautiful, dutiful Mary Beth Hughes assumes the role of detective, determined to solve the murder mystery. Ungainly, but gainful, 'The Lady Confesses' emerges as a quirky and ultimately rewarding addition to the noir catalogue.