Missing Girls
Missing Girls

Missing Girls

1936Movie66 minEnglish

A couple of naïve girls get themselves unwittingly involved in the gambling racket in this Poverty Row production directed by the redoubtable Phil Rosen.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Albert H. KelleyGenres: Mystery, Crime, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A detective investigates a series of disappearances of young women, only to uncover a sinister plot involving kidnapping and a black market for stolen identities. As he delves deeper, he finds himself in increasing danger from a ruthless organization.

Critical Reception

Released in an era where B-movies often received less critical attention, 'Missing Girls' was generally seen as a competently made, if somewhat formulaic, mystery thriller. Its pace and suspense were noted, though some critics found the plot to be convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and brisk pacing.
  • Noted for its intriguing, albeit complex, mystery narrative.
  • Some found the resolution somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Missing Girls' from 1936 is not readily available. However, contemporary discussions often highlight its effectiveness as a low-budget suspense film of its time.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for its early depiction of a crime syndicate operating with a sophisticated network, a theme that would become more prominent in later film noir productions.

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