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While investigating the theft of a valuable jade statue known as "The Missing Lady" -- and the subsequent murder of an art dealer -- imperceptible sleuth Lamont Cranston aka the Shadow (Kane Richmond) finds himself being blamed for the crime. It doesn't help the Shadow's claims of innocence when more bodies begin piling up. Good thing he knows exactly who's guilty among an increasingly smaller group of suspects.
A private investigator is hired by a young woman to find her missing aunt, who she suspects has been murdered. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, blackmail, and double-crosses involving dangerous criminals and a shady nightclub owner.
The Missing Lady received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with many critics praising its fast-paced plot and noir atmosphere, while some found its storyline convoluted. Audiences generally enjoyed the suspenseful mystery and the femme fatale elements.
Praised for its engaging mystery and classic film-noir style.
Some found the plot to be overly complicated and difficult to follow.
The performances, particularly from the female leads, were often highlighted.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but those available tend to focus on its effectiveness as a B-movie mystery, appreciating its dark themes and quick resolution.
The film was produced by William F. Broidy Productions, a company known for its low-budget crime and Western films during the 1940s and 1950s.
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So Kane Richmond takes top billing as the "Shadow/Cranston" but it's really "Miss Effie" (Almira Sessions) and "Miss Millie" (Nora Cecil) who steal the scenes as the busy-body lift operators who shimmy around in perfectly symmetrical attire...