Speak No Evil
Speak No Evil

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Speak No Evil

1950
Movie
28 min
English

A video on the consequences of gossip.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Charles BartonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman with a troubled past tries to start a new life in a small town, but her secrets threaten to catch up with her. She finds herself caught between two men, one offering a chance at redemption and the other representing the darkness she's trying to escape.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its performances and earnest attempt at exploring complex themes, but criticism for its somewhat predictable plot and pacing issues. Audiences found it to be a decent, if unremarkable, melodrama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the lead performances and emotional sincerity.

  • Criticized for a somewhat formulaic narrative and pacing.

  • Considered a respectable, though not groundbreaking, melodrama of its time.

Google audience: Google user reviews for this film are not readily available due to its age and limited modern distribution.

Fun Fact

The film's original working title was 'The Blackout'.

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