Common Law Wife
Shug, a rich old man, throws out his longtime live-in mistress and moves in his young, sexy niece, who's just returned home after making a living as a stripper in New Orleans. The mistress doesn't intend to go without a fight, however, and while Shug tries to make peace between the two women, he doesn't realize that his niece has her own plans for him.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, seeking to escape her troubled past, finds herself entangled in a dangerous world when she becomes involved with a charismatic but sinister gambler. She quickly learns that his lifestyle is not only perilous but also involves illegal activities and double-dealing. As she tries to navigate this treacherous environment, she becomes a pawn in a deadly game, putting her life at risk.
Critical Reception
This low-budget exploitation film from 1961 received minimal critical attention upon its release and is largely remembered for its genre elements rather than artistic merit. It is often cited as an example of the lurid crime dramas popular in certain independent film circuits during that era.
What Reviewers Say
- Features a somewhat predictable crime narrative.
- Highlights the dangerous allure of the criminal underworld.
- Offers a gritty, albeit low-fi, portrayal of its subject matter.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by David E. Durston, who also directed the cult exploitation film 'I Was a Teenage Prostitute' (1960).
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