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Mystery Street
When a young woman's skeletal remains turn up on a Massachusetts beach, Barnstable cop Peter Moralas teams with Boston police and uses forensics, with the help of a Harvard professor, to determine the woman's identity, how she died, and who killed her.
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Plot Summary
A crusading police detective investigates the murder of a nightclub singer. The investigation leads him through a labyrinth of wartime secrets, deceitful relationships, and potential suspects, including the victim's former lover, a jealous former friend, and a mysterious woman with a hidden past. As the detective races against time, he uncovers a complex web of lies that makes identifying the killer increasingly challenging.
Critical Reception
Mystery Street was generally well-received by critics for its taut direction, atmospheric noir style, and compelling mystery elements. While not a blockbuster, it's considered a solid entry in the crime/noir genre of its era, praised for its suspenseful plotting and performances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric direction and suspenseful narrative.
Appreciated for its effective portrayal of the noir genre.
Lauded for solid performances from its cast.
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Fun Fact
The film's screenplay was co-written by Philip Yordan, who would later win an Academy Award for Best Story and Screenplay for 'Brave Bulls' (1951) and Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Broken Arrow' (1950).
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