Girl Missing
Girl Missing

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Girl Missing

1933
Movie
69 min
English

Showgirls Kay and June are stranded on Palm Beach when they become involved in the case of a fellow chorine who has gone missing on her wedding night.

Insights

Director: John G. AdolfiGenres: Drama, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman, desperate for money, is drawn into a scheme to impersonate a wealthy heiress. She soon finds herself entangled in a web of deceit, murder, and desperate measures as the deception unravels. The impersonation leads to unexpected consequences and a fight for survival.

Critical Reception

As a pre-Code melodrama, "Girl Missing" likely received moderate attention for its suspenseful plot and star performances, fitting into the popular genre of its time. While not a landmark film, it offered typical thrills and drama that appealed to audiences of the early 1930s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced, melodramatic plot.

  • Glenda Farrell's performance as the desperate protagonist was a highlight.

  • The film effectively built suspense around the central deception and subsequent murder.

Google audience: Audience reception information for "Girl Missing (1933)" is largely unavailable through public channels. Given its era and genre, contemporary viewers likely appreciated its dramatic twists and turns.

Fun Fact

As a pre-Code film, "Girl Missing" likely contained more mature themes and situations than would have been permitted after the enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.

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