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Do You Know This Voice?
When a ransom bid results in the death of a child, the police have only one lead – the old lady who witnessed the kidnapper using a public phone box. Though her recollection is vague, she volunteers to act as bait for the killer – telling the press that she had seen the kidnapper's face and she waits for him to attack.
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Plot Summary
A private investigator is hired by a wealthy socialite to find her missing husband. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit, blackmail, and murder that leads him to question everyone involved. The investigation takes a dangerous turn as he realizes the missing husband might not be the victim, but the perpetrator. He must race against time to expose the truth before becoming the next victim himself.
Critical Reception
This B-movie thriller is often overlooked but offers a competent, if somewhat formulaic, mystery plot with a few surprising twists. While not groundbreaking, it delivers on its suspenseful premise with a decent pace and engaging performances from its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
A serviceable low-budget thriller with an intriguing premise.
The film effectively builds suspense despite its modest production values.
Performances, particularly from John Ireland, add weight to the mystery.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not widely available through Google reviews.
Fun Fact
Tom Conway, who plays the narrator and a key character, was also known for his role as 'The Falcon' in a series of earlier mystery films.
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