Girls in the Night
Girls in the Night

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Girls in the Night

1953
Movie
83 min
English

Juvenile delinquents (Joyce Holden, Glenda Farrell, Harvey Lembeck) trap a neighborhood hoodlum in New York.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Maxwell ShaneGenres: Film-Noir, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Three women, a nightclub singer, a pawnshop owner's daughter, and a lonely waitress, find their lives intertwining with dangerous consequences. They are drawn into a world of crime and desperation as they attempt to escape their current circumstances. Their choices lead them down a perilous path through the city's underbelly.

Critical Reception

Girls in the Night is a lesser-known but potent film-noir that often gets overlooked. While not a critical darling upon its release, it has gained a cult following over the years for its gritty portrayal of female desperation and its atmospheric noir style. Audiences familiar with the genre often praise its dark themes and compelling, albeit bleak, narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and gritty atmosphere typical of film-noir.

  • Appreciated for its focus on the struggles and desperation of its female characters.

  • Sometimes criticized for its melodramatic plot points and pacing.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in black and white, a standard for the era, but its stark lighting and shadow work are particularly effective in enhancing its film-noir mood.

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